Payroll Administrator (Temp)
AuditFriendly Careers • Emeryville, CA • Contractor • $55–$55 / hour
Posted on Thu, Oct 1, 2026
We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace, with an expectation that all employees come into the office Tuesday through Thursday. We are very intentional about connecting in person for things like innovation, impromptu collaboration, having respectful challenges to get to better decisions, leadership role-modeling, and culture building. Great work cultures are built on stories about what great looks like in practice, and great stories during virtual meetings just don’t happen. At the beginning of 2026, we will move into our massive modern 133,000 square foot headquarters in Emeryville, California, complete with spacious personal workspaces, gym with rock-climbing wall, a café, free onsite parking, tons of greenery, and many transportation options. Primary Duties:
- Responsible for the timely processing and accuracy of the semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll by managed service provider through final sign-off and approval
- Monitors submissions of approved timesheets and ensures valid data transfers to/from payroll software
- Coordinate with managers on all timekeeping approvals and exceptions
- Responsible for the timely processing of all off-cycle payroll through the managed service provider
- Including verifying pay date, tax frequency and deduction information to be included
- Responsible for day-to-day payroll escalations and point of contact for any payroll issues requiring additional assistance
- Conducts audits on all payroll files, ensuring data accuracy and compliance for all non-exempt and exempt
- Maintains and audits PTO report for all exempt employees for processing
- Responsible for timely manual checks/off cycle payrolls for all terminations
- Works with the Total Rewards Manager and People Operations team to ensure the accuracy of the LOA pay for all employees
- Coordinates all garnishment information with managed service provider
- Assist in developing, maintaining and administering payroll policies and procedures
- Trains non-exempt employees and managers on timekeeping system and processes
- Submits inquiries from federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions to payroll vendor and track’s vendor’s resolution to avoid penalties
- Pull weekly reporting out of HCM to follow-up on processes such as new hire enrollments, COBRA paperwork and Evidence of Insurability tracking
- Manages HSA/FSA/DCFSA and Commuter reconciliation and calculation for matching contributions
- Ensure monthly benefit and vendor invoices are reviewed for accuracy and submitted for payment
- Attending meetings and presentations
- Impromptu conversations with colleagues
- Administrivia like email, Teams messaging, calendaring, expense reports, and other non-value-added work
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll management and administration
- Strong understanding and knowledge of payroll and benefits legislation and procedures
- Experience with HRIS systems (Paycor experience a plus)
- HR generalist experience in major field sub-disciplines, especially payroll, benefits, leave management, and California employment law
- You'll spend a significant portion of your day working on a computer, reviewing data, creating reports, communicating with partners, and joining virtual and in-person meetings
- This role requires frequent and ongoing use of a keyboard, mouse, phone, and other office technology
- You'll regularly navigate multiple systems at once, analyze detailed information, and shift between competing priorities and deadlines
- You'll communicate regularly with team members, cross-functional partners, external partners, and leaders through meetings, Outlook based email, messaging platforms such as Microsoft Teams, and presentations
- Occasional movement around the office may be required for meetings, collaboration, and team activities
- May occasionally lift or move office materials weighing up to 10 pounds
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