Payroll Administrator

Rehrig Pacific Company•Monterey Park, CA

About The Position

The Total Rewards Administrator plays a vital role in delivering a positive and consistent employee experience by ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant administration of employee lifecycle transactions. This position supports the organization’s Total Rewards programs through precise HRIS management, consistent process execution, and adherence to regulatory and audit requirements. This role handles specialized and confidential information and serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers, providing reliable support within established policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
1-2 years of administrative or HR-related experience.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a professional approach.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate Excel skills (basic formulas and pivot tables) preferred.
Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, E-Verify, and Applicant Tracking Systems preferred.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values accuracy, service, and continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting others, thrives in structured processes, and takes pride in contributing to a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

Complete timely and accurate HRIS onboarding for all new hires.
Ensure employment eligibility documentation (I-9 and E-Verify) is completed accurately and in compliance with regulations.
Confirm all onboarding requirements and employee acknowledgements are completed and properly documented.
Support hiring managers by answering new hire-related questions and resolving onboarding concerns.
Process approved employee and organizational changes in the HRIS.
Maintain new hire employee files and document categories within the ADP Document Cloud.
Identify data inconsistencies or process gaps and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders.
Respond to routine employee inquiries related to Total Rewards policies, procedures, and processes with consistency and accuracy.
Provide support for employment verifications, withholding requests, general reporting, and other administrative tasks.
Assist with audit and reporting activities, including census reporting and compliance-related requirements.