Payroll Administrator –| Walnut, CA

Temporary to Hire: Hybrid after completion of temporary to hire period (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Pay: $35-$38 an hour

Presented by LHH Recruitment Solutions

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established company in Walnut, CA to find a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who are not working and in between roles, who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about payroll accuracy and compliance.

If you're ready to take ownership of payroll operations and collaborate across divisions, we want to hear from you!

🧾 Position Overview

As the Payroll Administrator, you’ll manage end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly cycles. You’ll ensure accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance with payroll tax regulations. This role also serves as a key liaison between payroll and various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, including commissions and bonuses

• Calculate hours worked, overtime, gross pay, deductions, and withholdings

• Manage direct deposit setups and ACH submissions

• Maintain PTO records and process wage garnishments

• Prepare payroll reports and distribute checks

• Post and correct journal entries in the General Ledger

• Reconcile payroll taxes and ensure accurate GL deposits

• Conduct W-2 reviews and year-end balancing

• Collaborate with division personnel to resolve payroll issues

🎯 Qualifications

• 5–6 years of payroll experience (in-house processing preferred)

• Strong knowledge of payroll procedures, California labor laws, and union requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; JDE experience preferred

• Familiarity with garnishment processing and timekeeping systems (e.g., e-Time, Kronos)

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under pressure

🌟 Benefits Offered by the Employer

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Life and disability insurance

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Inclusive and collaborative work culture

📩 Interested candidates should click “apply Now” to upload your resume and I will get a notification to call you, or feel free to reach out to me directly:
Letty Stuard, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist | letty.stuard@lhh.com

Take the next step in your payroll career with a company that values precision and professionalism. We look forward to connecting with you!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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