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California Payroll Administrator

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Oct 02, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Independently managing multi-state payroll operations, the full-time Senior Payroll Administrator will oversee end-to-end payroll processes, serve as the subject matter expert for payroll systems, and drive benefits administration, all while working remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Overseeing and processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Directing system configuration and reporting as the ADP Workforce Now Super User, while implementing improvements to payroll functionality
  • Managing payroll tax compliance and reporting, including jurisdiction setup and timely remittance of filings
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 7 years of experience in payroll administration, with at least 5 years focused on California payroll
  • 3 years of experience as an advanced or Super User in ADP Workforce Now
  • Experience with 401(k) retirement plans and payroll-related benefit deductions
  • Knowledge of payroll-related compliance activities, including EEO-1 reporting and Form 5500

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