Payroll Administrator

About the role

Are you passionate about precision, numbers, and making sure everyone gets paid accurately and on time? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our client and play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate payroll processing for their valued employees. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement with a runway for career progression and leadership in the very near future! Location: Glendale, AZ (85009).

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and year-end payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Review timesheets and wage computations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments.
• Issue accurate and timely paychecks and pay stubs.
• Calculate wages, deductions, and retroactive pay adjustments.
• Input RO’s weekly and generate monthly commission checks.
• Track employee leave (vacation, personal, sick time).
• Assign hours to appropriate jobs/ROs and adjust wage rates as needed.
• Calculate and submit payroll and unemployment taxes to federal and state agencies.
• Prepare and submit weekly certified payroll reports; maintain job logs.
• Generate and distribute annual W-2 forms.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll, tax, benefits, and garnishments.
• Support Payroll Supervisor with benefits reports and general ledger reconciliations.
• Stay current on payroll-related laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements (e.g., workers comp, garnishments).
• Interpret payroll policies and resolve employee inquiries.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in Certified Payroll a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated accuracy in processing/reporting.
• Experience managing payroll for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan eligibility

Pay

$70K-$80K

Schedule

Fully Onsite