Payroll Coordinator Internship

Job Title: Payroll Coordinator Intern

About the role

Red Tail Acquisitions is seeking a Payroll Coordinator Intern to join our Irvine office for a 10-week paid summer internship. This role provides hands-on exposure to payroll operations and the administrative processes that support accurate and timely employee compensation. Interns will be mentored by a senior leader and may have the opportunity to work directly with leadership on real-world projects. This internship offers a behind-the-scenes look at payroll and People Operations, with a strong focus on administrative support, data accuracy, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with reviewing timesheets, commissions, bonuses, and payroll-related data for accuracy
• Supporting the processing of new hire paperwork and entering employee information into HRIS/payroll systems
• Aiding with recording employee job and pay changes, including transfers, promotions, and terminations
• Helping compile and organize payroll data from timesheets and internal systems
• Aiding with tracking employee time-off records, including vacation, sick leave, and other absences
• Aiding with payroll audits and identifying discrepancies for review
• Aiding with coordinating distribution of pay-related materials to site locations
• Aiding with responses to employee payroll-related questions and escalating as needed
• Maintaining accurate and compliant employee records (digital and physical)
• Aiding with employment verification requests
• Running reports and supporting payroll data audits and reporting
• Aiding with general administrative tasks and special projects

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited program, Real Estate, Hospitality or Property Management preferred
• Sophomore year completed by start of Internship, preferred
• High school diploma required (currently enrolled in or pursuing higher education preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple administrative tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
• ADP Workforce Now experience preferred
• ADP eTIME (Enterprise eTIME) experience preferred
• Payroll or ADP certification preferred but not required
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor

Additional Information:

• This is a fully on-site internship based in Irvine, CA, operating Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• The program is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in payroll operations within a professional and collaborative environment.
• Red Tail Acquisitions is an equal opportunity employer, and 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.