Description There is an excellent Payroll Administrator job opportunity open with Robert Half, for candidates who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Based in Emeryville, California, the Payroll Administrator position is a short-term contract / contract opportunity. We are looking for candidates to join a forward-thinking team at an innovative company as a Payroll Administrator. The role will involve performing all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. There is a job opening at an success driven team and thriving culture, where you can take the right steps toward advancing your career. If you're interested, don't wait—call us today.

Major responsibilities

• Proper payroll information maintenance by collecting, calculating, and entering data

• Manage and review, including verify, source documents

• Handle other duties as necessary

• Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies

• Report needed changes after maintaining payroll operations according to established policies and procedures

• Provide help with all internal and external audits of payroll

• Execute relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports to circulate amongst department heads

• Calculate employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to determine payroll liabilities

• Guarantee company compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines

• Secure confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence

• Answer questions and requests related to payroll information

• Able to reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities

• Compile all information in reference to summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages for reports

• Payroll record maintenance by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers Requirements - Comprehensive knowledge of Multistate Payroll

• UKG Pro experience preferred

• Proficiency in UKG Ready

• Relevant experience of 2+ years in payroll

• General proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel preferred

• Capable of managing high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.

• Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements

• Knowledge of internal controls

• Proficient knowledge of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen

• Experience with high volume data entry

• Distinguished analytical, quantitative and social skills

• Preference will be given to Certified Payroll detail oriented

• Prior experience using accounting software

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