We are recruiting a Payroll Administrator for a successful manufacturing company located in Sacramento. Our client offers a hybrid work schedule after training, and a fun and collaborative team. This is a 1-year contract to support the Payroll Lead during a system implementation. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll and ad-hoc reporting within ADP Reporting and ADP Enterprise. Pay: $28-35/hour

The ideal candidate will have processed payroll in ADP or a similar system and has advance MS Excel skills (at minimum can create pivot tables).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for bi-weekly full cycle payroll processing for 600 US Salaried Exempt and Non-Exempt employees; in addition to Union Employees. 

• Collect Timecards (approvals, audits, reporting); handle all payroll Inquiries and issues (Phone and email).

• Prepare, analyze and develop payroll reports for HR, management and Finance.

• Administer and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annually bonus performance plans.

• Monthly Union Dues & Community Relations Check Requests.

• Manage employee vacation accrual and sick time balances.

• Fulfill wage garnishment requirements by completing forms, documenting and implementing withholdings.

• Assist auditors in the annual audit process to ensure compliances.

• Define and update Standard Operating Procedures within the Payroll Department  

• Approve vendor invoices.

• Review & Reconcile Year-end tax reporting (accept W-2 for printing).

• Manual Check Requests (final pays).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-2 years of high-volume payroll management experience.

• Knowledge of ADP and other HRIS/Time Keeping software.

• Standard Accounting Principal Knowledge.

• Multiple business payroll processing preferred.

• Prevailing wage knowledge a plus.

• Able to work with a sense of urgency.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Customer service and resolution skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.