Payroll Clerk II

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC in Seal Beach, CA, is seeking a Payroll Clerk II to ensure accurate and timely wage payments. The role involves data entry, audits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. On-site presence is required at our Seal Beach location.

You will support employees and managers with payroll inquiries, maintain records, and assist with year-end reporting and tax documents. A strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of payroll, accounting, finance, HR administration, or related experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
• Experience with ADP payroll and timekeeping systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter, review, and audit payroll data including hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, garnishments, leave of absence transactions, and timekeeping records.
• Process payroll transactions in accordance with established payroll schedules and procedures.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and identify discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Validate employee hours, overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and paid leave entries.
• Assist with off-cycle payrolls, correction runs, and manual check requests.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, timekeeping, and payroll procedures.
• Research and resolve routine payroll issues while maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
• Provide guidance on payroll forms and required documentation.
• Maintain payroll records, files, and supporting documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
• Support preparation and distribution of payroll-related tax documents and year-end reporting activities.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.
• Generate standard payroll reports and reconcile payroll-related data.
• Conduct routine audits of payroll transactions and employee records.
• Assist with internal audits and payroll documentation requests.
• Identify payroll processing issues and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in system testing, payroll projects, and process enhancement initiatives as assigned.
• Cross-train with other payroll team members as needed to maintain operational continuity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ADP payroll and timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Dendreon,we’retransforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product,PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T), was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer,utilizinga patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients’ lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a talented team of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and corporate professionals based in Seal Beach, and a commercial organization operating across the United States, Dendreon continues to advance innovation in personalized cancer treatment.

CORE VALUES

• Put Patients First:Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
• Act with Integrity:We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
• Build Trust:Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
• Raise the Bar:We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
• Drive Results:We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.

JOB SUMMARY

The Payroll Clerk II performs intermediate-level payroll processing and administrative support activities to ensure accurate and timely payment of employee wages and compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role reviews payroll transactions, audits payroll data, resolves routine payroll discrepancies, maintains payroll records, and supports employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries.

NOTE: This role requires on-site presence at our Seal Beach, CA location

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Enter, review, and audit payroll data including hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, garnishments, leave of absence transactions, and timekeeping records.
• Process payroll transactions in accordance with established payroll schedules and procedures.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and identify discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Validate employee hours, overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and paid leave entries.
• Assist with off-cycle payrolls, correction runs, and manual check requests.

Employee Support

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, timekeeping, and payroll procedures.
• Research and resolve routine payroll issues while maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
• Provide guidance on payroll forms and required documentation.

Compliance and Recordkeeping

• Maintain payroll records, files, and supporting documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
• Support preparation and distribution of payroll-related tax documents and year-end reporting activities.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.

Reporting and Auditing

• Generate standard payroll reports and reconcile payroll-related data.
• Conduct routine audits of payroll transactions and employee records.
• Assist with internal audits and payroll documentation requests.
• Identify payroll processing issues and recommend process improvements.
• Participate in system testing, payroll projects, and process enhancement initiatives as assigned.
• Cross-train with other payroll team members as needed to maintain operational continuity.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2-4 years of payroll, accounting, finance, HR administration, or related experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
• Experience using ADP payroll and timekeeping systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour regulations, and payroll recordkeeping practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and reconciliations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive keyboard and data entry tasks.
• Office environment with regular use of computer systems, telephone, and office equipment.
• May require additional hours during payroll processing periods, year-end activities, or audits.
• Requires frequent use of computers, video conferencing platforms, and digital collaboration tools.

CA Compensation Range

$24.66 - $31.60 USD