PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Ledgent; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Direct hire stability

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A mission-driven nonprofit organization in Sacramento is seeking a Payroll Administrator to process payroll for around 400 employees. The role requires strong Excel skills and at least 3 years of payroll experience in a high-volume setting. Join a collaborative team dedicated to community support, offering competitive pay and direct hire stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring accuracy.
• Assist with employee onboarding and terminations.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Base pay range

$28.00/hr - $34.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Ledgent

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: Arden Area - Sacramento, CA
Salary: 28 - 34/hour
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Nonprofit

About the Role

Ledgent is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in the Arden area of Sacramento to find a skilled Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting impactful work through accurate and efficient payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 400 employees, primarily using Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Handle all aspects of payroll including:
  • Garnishments
  • Bonuses and commissions
  • Workers' compensation reporting
  • Final paycheck processing
  • 401(k) contributions and deductions
• Assist with employee onboarding and terminations, including payroll set-up and final pay.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Stay current on payroll laws and compliance requirements.
• Prepare reports and audits as needed for internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills are a must, including:
  • Writing formulas
  • Pivot tables
  • VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP
  • Sorting and formatting data
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus (implementation may occur in the near future).
• Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with nonprofit payroll practices is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Be part of a team that supports meaningful community work.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Competitive pay and direct hire stability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.