Payroll Coordinator

SGA • Sacramento, CA • Contractor • $25–$38 / hour

Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Payroll Coordinator for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Sacramento , CA .
Responsibilities :
This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for a large, complex healthcare organization. The ideal candidate has recent experience processing payroll for organizations with 20,000+ employees, possesses a strong understanding of California payroll laws, including final termination pay requirements, and has hands-on experience utilizing Workday Payroll, Kronos, and processing union payroll.

Process end-to-end payroll for a large employee population
Process California payroll in compliance with state and federal regulations
Process California final termination payments accurately and within required timelines
Utilize Workday Payroll and Kronos to process payroll transactions
Process payroll for union employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data for accuracy
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues
Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met
Support payroll audits and compliance initiatives
Collaborate with Payroll leadership and internal business partners to resolve payroll-related issues

Required Skills:

2+ years of recent end-to-end payroll processing experience
Experience processing payroll for organizations with 20,000+ employees
Experience with California payroll processing and applicable state requirements
Experience processing California final termination pay within required timelines
Experience with Workday Payroll
Experience with Kronos
Experience processing union payroll and applying collective bargaining agreement requirements
Ability to process high-volume payroll accurately while meeting strict deadlines
Ability to research, reconcile, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues
Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on a hybrid schedule in Sacramento, CA

Preferred Skills:

Healthcare payroll experience
Experience supporting large enterprise payroll operations
Payroll compliance and auditing experience
Familiarity with LotusOne or similar workforce management systems
Strong communication skills and ability to partner with internal stakeholders

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