Payroll Administrator
Location: Central San Diego, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Fully Onsite)
Pay: $28-$30/hour
Length: Contract-To-Hire
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Administrator to join their team in Central San Diego. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees
Review and audit timesheets, payroll data, deductions, and wage calculations for accuracy
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Maintain employee payroll records and update payroll information as needed
Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, leave balances, and other payroll-related adjustments
Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processing
Partner with HR and Accounting teams on employee onboarding, terminations, and payroll updates
Support additional administrative and accounting functions as needed
Qualifications
2+ years of payroll processing experience required
Experience with full-cycle payroll processing
Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll best practices
Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Hospitality industry experience preferred but not required
What We're Looking For
Reliable and self-motivated professional
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented mindset with a customer-service approach
If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable, onsite opportunity with a great team, please apply today!
Pay Details: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour
Search managed by: Alicia Fritzal
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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