California Payroll Administrator

Job Summary

As a full-time remote Payroll and Benefits Administrator, the successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll processing for California-based employees, ensuring compliance with state regulations while also supporting benefits administration and addressing employee inquiries.

Key responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll using UKG Pro, ensuring accuracy and compliance with California wage and hour laws
• Audit payroll data for discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner
• Administer employee benefits programs and maintain accurate employee records in UKG

Required qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on payroll processing experience, including full-cycle payroll runs
• Familiarity with UKG (UltiPro or UKG Pro) and Kronos or comparable HRIS/payroll platforms
• Working knowledge of California payroll regulations and federal payroll compliance requirements
• Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for payroll audits and data reconciliation