Payroll Administrator

About Konnect

Konnect is a privately owned HR consulting firm with deep expertise in helping organizations design and optimize their people operations. Building on this foundation, Konnect is expanding into the SaaS space with the launch of KonnectAi, an AI-powered platform designed to automate and enhance HR workflows across the employee lifecycle.

Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing and a thorough understanding of payroll regulations and compliance. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls for Konnect's client organizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations, with the opportunity to support internal payroll operations for Konnect as the team scales.
• Maintain and update payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Review and verify timesheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and statements.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
• Manage payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and ensure timely payment of payroll taxes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in payroll administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Dayforce).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Certification in Payroll Administration (e.g., CPP) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $72,800 annually (equivalent to ~$35/hour), W-2
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision), with 100% of medical premiums covered by Konnect
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Location: Hybrid in Irvine (Tuesday-Thursday) 7515 Irvine Center Dr, Ste 120 Irvine CA, 92618
• Clients: Multiple across industries and service tiers

If you’re passionate about HR that actually makes a difference, and you enjoy the variety and challenge of working with multiple clients, we’d love to meet you.