Payroll Coordinator I

The Payroll Coordinator at Red Tail Acquisitions is responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining employee records, and supporting the People Operations team.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Review timesheets, commission and bonus calculations, and other payroll data to detect and resolve discrepancies.
• Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the HRIS/payroll system.
• Record job and pay changes, including transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Compute wages, deductions, and bonuses, ensuring accurate data entry into payroll software.
• Maintain communication with site managers to ensure timely payroll processing.
• Track and maintain employee time-off records, including sick, vacation, and other leaves of absence.
• Compile employee time and payroll data from timesheets and other records.
• Organize and distribute paychecks to all locations.
• Respond to, redirect, and escalate team member payroll questions or complaints as needed.
• Maintain all paper and electronic personnel records to ensure compliance.
• Run reports, audit payroll data, and provide accurate reporting to management.
• Support various administrative tasks and special projects as assigned by the People Operations Manager.

Qualifications / Skills

• A high school diploma is required.
• An ADP or payroll certification is preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager experience is preferred.
• ADP Enhanced Time (Enterprise eTIME) experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance practices and procedures is beneficial.

Special Requirements

• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to meet payroll deadlines and support special projects as needed.
• May require occasional extended hours to meet payroll deadlines or support People Operations initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of payroll processing experience is required.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to meet payroll deadlines and support special projects as needed.
• May require occasional extended hours to meet payroll deadlines or support People Operations initiatives.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Full benefits package includes fully company-paid employee health insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and life insurance for full-time employees.
• Every employee gets access to exclusive discounts just for being part of the team!

Pay & Schedule

• The starting pay range is $26.00 - $32.00 per hour.
• This is a 100% onsite, in-office position based in Irvine, CA.
• Employees are required to work from the Irvine office Monday through Friday.
• Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Tail Acquisitions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.