Payroll Technician

Tanimura & Antle; Araby (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanimura & Antle in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Payroll Technician to support accurate and timely weekly and bi-weekly payrolls. You will perform data entry, audits, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with Federal and state regulations.

The role requires 5+ years of payroll processing, bilingual English/Spanish communication, and strong Excel skills. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager and team and relocate to Yuma, AZ if needed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish required with strong written and verbal communication.
• Minimum of five (5) years of payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with JDE and UKG is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review payroll records daily, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate and verify daily hours, including meal/rest breaks, and enter timekeeping data.
• Audit payroll entries and generate internal payroll reports for compliance.
• Process weekly payroll, including checks, resignations, and terminations; ensure timely final pay.
• Reconcile payroll payments and prepare payroll checks for distribution.
• Scan, organize, maintain, and securely store payroll records.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and departments.
• Perform other payroll-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

JDE

UKG

PowerPoint

Job description

The Role:

The Payroll Technician is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and Payroll Team, this position performs payroll data entry, audits payroll records, reconciles payroll transactions, and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state regulations.

Location(s):

Yuma, AZ

Areas of Responsibility:

• Collect and review payroll records daily from various departments, validating information for accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate and verify daily hours worked, including meal and rest break compliance, and accurately enter timekeeping data into payroll systems.
• Audit payroll entries and process internal payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process weekly payroll activities, including payroll checks, employee resignations, and terminations, ensuring timely and accurate final pay calculations.
• Reconcile payroll payments and prepare payroll checks for employee distribution.
• Scan, organize, maintain and securely store payroll records and files.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal departments.
• Perform other payroll-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Ability to multitask and handle a high volume of transactions daily during demanding seasons.
• Be bi-lingual and li-literate in English and Spanish with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of five (5) years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Power Point, JDE and UKG.
• Great attention to detail, analyzing and interpreting data for accuracy.
• Ability to relocate to Yuma, AZ.

Ideal Candidate:

• Reliability, professionalism, and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and accountability.
• A strong sense of urgency while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Positive and collaborative working relationships across departments.
• A positive attitude and team-oriented approach.
• A customer-service mindset and commitment to supporting employees.
• Adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.