Payroll Coordinator

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • San Diego, CA
  • $25–$32 Per Hour
13 days ago

Job Description

Payroll Coordinator | Hybrid Opportunity | Contract-to-Hire

Location: Central San Diego, CA

Schedule: Hybrid, 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Pay Rate: $25.00-$32.00/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Contract-to-Hire

We're looking for a hands-on Payroll Coordinator to support day-to-day payroll processing and employee payroll needs. This is a great opportunity for someone who has direct experience processing payroll transactions, including final paychecks, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day payroll processing and administration
  • Process final paychecks and other payroll transactions
  • Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies
  • Process timecard corrections, missing punches, and approval follow-ups
  • Upload bonuses and process employee payroll updates
  • Generate payroll and timekeeping reports using UKG
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information
  • Assist with payroll audits and compliance documentation
  • Partner closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of hands-on payroll processing experience
  • Experience processing final paychecks strongly preferred
  • UKG experience strongly preferred
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes and accuracy requirements
  • High attention to detail and ability to identify payroll discrepancies
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
  • Hands-on payroll processing experience
  • Work closely with an experienced Payroll Manager
  • Opportunity for long-term growth and permanent placement

If you have hands-on payroll processing experience and are looking for a hybrid opportunity with long-term potential, apply today!

Pay Details: $25.00 to $32.00 per week

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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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Diego, CA
Salary$25–$32 Per Hour

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched

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