Payroll Administrator

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA is seeking a Payroll Administrator to review timecards, manage tax withholdings, set up direct deposits, and resolve payroll discrepancies. The role supports the Payroll Manager and serves as a resource for employee payroll inquiries.

Responsibilities include biweekly payroll audits, HR collaboration, process improvements, and accurate wage calculations. A high school diploma is required; an AA or BA is preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift position.

Qualifications

• High Diploma or GED required.
• A.A. degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years payroll processing experience in integrated or interface environment.

Responsibilities

• Audit payroll biweekly using Excel.
• Collaborate with HR counterparts.
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions; issue payments via Lawson manual checks.
• Maintain employee files.
• Monitor Payroll inbox and respond to employees.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Set up direct deposit, deductions, and tax changes.
• Process garnishments, workers compensation claims and LOA payments.
• Provide full payroll coverage for 5200+ employees.

Education

High Diploma or GED

A.A. Degree or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Payroll Administrator

• oakland, CA
• Finance
• Payroll Accounting
• Full Time - Day
• $41.62 - 50.48

Summary

Under direction of the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for reviewing timecards, handling tax withholdings, ,direct deposit setup and resolving payroll discrepancies in a timely manner. The Payroll Administrator will act as a resource for employees with regard to payroll issues and inquires. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Audit payroll on a biweekly basis using Excel.
2. Collaborate and interface with Human Resource counterparts.
3. Identify and participate in process improvement projects, including assisting with various system implementation and upgrades.
4. Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, issuing payments via Lawson manual checks. Maintain updated documentation for all payroll related processing.
5. Maintain complete and accurate employee files.
6. Monitor email inquiries into Payroll inbox and respond to employees.
7. Special projects and opportunities as assigned.
8. Provide excellent customer service
9. Payroll information maintenance: set up direct deposit, set up deductions, and enter tax changes.
10. Process garnishments, workers compensation claims and LOA payments (Integrate sick and vacation/pto).
11. Work with other payroll administrators in providing full payroll coverage for 5200+ employees.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education: High Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Education:A.A. Degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Required Experience: Two or more years payroll processing experience in integrated or interface environment

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.