Payroll Systems & Compliance Administrator

Samaritan House of San Mateo County; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan House of San Mateo County seeks a Payroll Administrator under the Controller to manage bi-weekly payroll, timekeeping, and related HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with HR and Finance, supports grant-funded payroll allocations, and maintains detailed labor and benefits records while meeting deadlines.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience; associate degree; CPP/FPC preferred; strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience with processing multi-department payrolls.
• Knowledge of California payroll regulations and compliance.
• Experience with nonprofit/grant-funded payroll preferred.
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills.
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely.
• Ensure payroll compliance with policies and regulations.
• Review timesheets and payroll entries for accuracy.
• Process payroll changes including hires, terminations, and adjustments.
• Coordinate with HR, Benefits, and Finance on payroll matters.
• Prepare payroll reports and journal entries for ledger.

Skills

Payroll administration

Multi-department payroll

Paylocity

Nonprofit payroll

CA payroll compliance

Advanced Excel

HRIS systems

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

CPP/FPC preferred

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS platforms

Excel

Job description

Samaritan House of San Mateo County seeks a Payroll Administrator under the Controller to manage bi-weekly payroll, timekeeping, and related HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role collaborates with HR and Finance, supports grant-funded payroll allocations, and maintains detailed labor and benefits records while meeting deadlines.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience; associate degree; CPP/FPC preferred; strong Excel skills.