Description We are on the lookout for a diligent Payroll Administrator to join our team in the Engineering industry, stationed in Pasadena, California. As a Payroll Administrator, your role will encompass the management of employee payroll data, ensuring its accuracy and integrity, along with the responsibility of adhering to the legal requirements and company policies. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity, where you will be expected to handle an array of tasks from auditing time data to processing manual wires as per business requirements. Responsibilities: • Safeguard the integrity and accuracy of employee payroll data through established controls. • Ensure payroll is processed in a timely manner, complying with legal requirements and company policies. • Audit time data from Oracle Time and Labor (OTL) or other sources like Excel spreadsheets. • Handle the flow of data from HR, OTL through to the general ledger. • Process manual wires and check requests as needed, following legal and business units’ requirements and company policies. • Execute special payroll related calculations such as retroactive payments and time off accruals. • Foster excellent working relationships and communication with business unit HR and payroll contacts. • Input and maintain payroll data like direct deposit, garnishments, bonuses, etc. • Review and coordinate payroll processing calendar/schedules. • Conduct audits pre and post payroll process. • Apply and interpret company policies, union contracts, and legal regulations as they relate to payroll. • Address HR staff and employees regarding payroll matters. • Assist in the review and input of federal and state W4 data and local tax withholding set up. • Create and maintain Excel reports. • Perform general ledger analysis related to payroll accounts. • Conduct data analysis and testing of new extensions. • Support Management with any special payroll requests and projects. Requirements • Proficiency in processing payroll on a regular basis • Advanced knowledge and ability to use Excel • Experience with ADP - Payroll software • Capability to process biweekly payroll efficiently • Experience in handling payroll for a workforce of 101 - 500 employees • Knowledge in dealing with payroll garnishments • Comprehensive understanding of all payroll functions Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .