Payroll Assistant

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Located in Santa Ana, CA

Salary: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Payroll Assistant

$22.00–$24.00/hr DOE | Santa Ana, CA
Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Payroll accuracy meets administrative support. A Company in the food industry is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Assistant to support bi-weekly payroll processing while providing day-to-day administrative assistance. This position combines payroll responsibilities with employee record maintenance, onboarding support, filing, data entry, correspondence, and scheduling. You will be applying through Express Employment Professionals, an award-winning staffing firm.

Payroll Assistant Responsibilities:

• Help process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Collect, verify, and enter timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies with employees and supervisors
• Maintain payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings
• Assist with new-hire onboarding paperwork and payroll system setup
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, timesheets, and related matters
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports as needed
• Support compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and personnel information

Administrative Support

• Assist with filing, data entry, correspondence, and scheduling
• Answer and direct phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries professionally
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Payroll Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–3 years of administrative experience; prior payroll experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with payroll software; ADP preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Gmail, and Google Sheets
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and data
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits of Working with Express Employment Professionals: 

• Weekly pay and immediate benefits!
• Evaluation to hire positions - get your foot in the door at a great company!
• Personalized job matching and interviewing prep!
• No fees for you, ever!
• Quick hiring process - get started as soon as tomorrow!

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