Payroll Administrator

Willdan

Payroll Administrator managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance for Willdan Group, Inc. Partnering with Payroll Manager to maintain accurate records and execute payroll for employees.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeAnaheim • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including accurate processing, auditing, and reporting. Proficient in managing multi-state payroll and maintaining compliance with payroll policies and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll AdministrationADP WorkforceNowMulti-State Payroll ProcessingExcel ProficiencyPayroll Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTimekeeping ManagementEmployee DeductionsPayroll ReportingGarnishments ProcessingRecord RetentionPivot TableVLOOKUPExporting/Importing Files

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPublic Speaking

Tools & Technologies

ADP WorkforceNowDeltek CostpointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CCPSHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceCertified Payroll ReportsPrevailing Wage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Payroll Manager in all aspects of the Company’s payroll administration and management.
Ensure accurate entry/recording, processing, and ongoing auditing of payroll.
Serve as the primary point of contact for processing timekeeping.
Maintain payroll records in accordance with Payroll Record Retention Policy.
Process employee deductions, including garnishments and 401(k).
Prepare bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
5 years of payroll experience required.
2 - 3 years of experience with ADP WorkforceNow preferred.
Familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll reports is a plus.
Deltek (Costpoint) experience preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Outlook.
Strong Excel knowledge (pivot table, VLOOKUP, exporting/importing files, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as basic public speaking skills.
Ability to process multi-state payroll.
Payroll and/or Human Resources certification (CCP, SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements