Payroll Coordinator

Job Title: Payroll Coordinator
Location: Santa Monica, CA 90404
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees within a large company, multi-state, union environment.
• This position requires a comprehensive understanding of internal processes, compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations as well as company policies, and the ability to handle complex issues.
• The successful candidate will also have basic knowledge of payroll accounting, wage and hour laws, and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities Include:

• End-to-end processing of multi-frequency payrolls.
• Audit and reconciliation of HR and payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure data is compliant with federal, state and local tax regulations including multistate taxation rules.
• Reconcile payroll integration and bank files.
• Provide timely and compliant response and set up of employee garnishments.
• Provide ad hoc reports to internal customers as required.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues, providing timely and accurate information and resolving discrepancies.
• Keep abreast of payroll related regulations.
• Special projects as assigned.

Requirements – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now required.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite with intermediate level Excel skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the relationship between HR policies/programs and payroll.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive with excellent customer service skills.