Payroll Administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions, including wages, salaries, bonuses, deductions, and benefit withholdings, to support accurate biweekly payroll
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in compliance with payroll regulations, company policies, and Applied Medical quality systems
• Monitor data interfaces between enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and human capital management (HCM) platforms such as SAP and UKG Workforce to maintain accurate data integration
• Identify discrepancies, investigate errors, and reconcile payroll data to maintain accurate reporting
• Input and maintain team member time off requests, including vacation and sick leave, for accurate payroll calculations
• Respond to payroll inquiries from team members, managers, and external agencies, including employment verification and documentation requests
• Collaborate with human resources, finance, and management to support payroll processes and data accuracy
• Stay current on payroll tax laws, compliance requirements, and regulations that affect payroll processing

Position Requirements

• At least three years of payroll experience
• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and reporting
• Strong analytical skills to review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and support reconciliation
• Clear, professional communication when responding to payroll inquiries and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills for managing payroll documentation, records, and administrative tasks
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals, including wages, deductions, benefits administration, and compliance

Preferred

• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP
• Experience with UKG payroll or human capital management (HCM) systems such as SAP SuccessFactors and Workforce
• Prior experience in payroll administration, payroll processing, or payroll operations
• Bilingual communication skills that support collaboration with diverse teams

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $20 - $25/ hour (California)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• On-campus wellness activities
• Educational reimbursement program
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Medical is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws in the locations where Applied Medical operates.