• Payroll Administrator

    Robert Half Accountemps (Carlsbad, CA)


    Description

    An innovative technology company in Carlsbad is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance across multiple states. The company offers a collaborative, high-energy culture and is expanding rapidly—this is a great opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking tech organization.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried, hourly, and remote employees.

    + Reconcile payroll reports and ensure accuracy of deductions and tax withholdings.

    + Manage onboarding/offboarding payroll actions in coordination with HR.

    + Maintain payroll records, W-2s, and tax filings.

    + Support 401(k) and benefits administration through accurate payroll integration.

    + Generate custom payroll and headcount reports for finance and leadership.

    + Stay informed on multi-state payroll laws, especially California, Arizona, and Texas.

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage regulations.

    Requirements

    + 2–4 years of payroll experience in a technology or professional services environment.

    + Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, or similar systems.

    + Familiarity with multi-state payroll processing.

    + Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.

    + Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas).

    + Strong communication and organizational abilities.

     

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