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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our dynamic finance team in Newport Beach, California. This role is ideal for someone eager to make a measurable impact while managing payroll processes across both domestic and international locations. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll operations while contributing to the development of streamlined systems and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Manage comprehensive payroll processing for U.S. employees while overseeing international payroll operations through external providers.

• Collaborate with external payroll vendors to address adjustments, audits, and compliance-related inquiries.

• Stay informed on local and international payroll regulations, ensuring compliance with tax laws and industry standards.

• Calculate and record global commission and bonus accruals, ensuring accurate reporting and distribution.

• Reconcile payroll benefits and deductions with financial statements and general ledger, supporting month-end close and audit processes.

• Facilitate the accurate processing and payment of global pension, retirement, and other benefits in accordance with local legislation.

• Analyze semi-monthly payroll variance reports to identify discrepancies and ensure transparency.

• Manage regulatory filings and year-end reporting requirements, including W-2s, 1095-Cs, and international equivalents.

• Enhance payroll operations by implementing automation, system upgrades, and robust policies to improve compliance and efficiency.

• Address complex international payroll scenarios such as expatriate assignments and cross-border payments, ensuring adherence to regulations. Requirements • Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll for multi-state and international employees.

• Familiarity with payroll platforms such as Paylocity and ADP Workforce Now.

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance regulations, tax laws, and industry best practices.

• Ability to handle payroll for mid-sized organizations ranging from 101 to 500 employees.

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable recommendations.

• Proficiency in managing third-party service providers and delegating tasks effectively.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and creativity in addressing payroll challenges.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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