Payroll Administrator

San Diego, California

California Sheet Metal Works Inc.
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Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and creative environment? California Sheet Metal is seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will manage and process payroll with precision, ensuring our talented employees are compensated accurately and on time. Your expertise in payroll systems, regulations, and compliance will be crucial in maintaining our high standards.


California Sheet Metal is a leading architectural metal company renowned for creating and installing stunning building facades, decorative exteriors, custom railings, and a wide array of architectural metal projects. Our innovative designs and exceptional craftsmanship transform metal into breathtaking architectural elements, making us a trusted name in the industry.


Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: Work on exciting architectural metal projects that push the boundaries of design and creativity.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Process payrolls for all employees (salaried, hourly, full-time, part-time) on a weekly basis.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, benefits, taxes, and deductions.
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure all employee data is up to date.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports.
  • Process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and other payroll-related changes.
  • Reconcile payroll-related accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and management.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate reporting of employee benefits, time-off balances, and deductions.
  • Manage year-end processes, including W-2s and 1099s.
  • Calculate and submit certified payroll.
  • Comply with all union labor requirements for payroll.
  • Calculate and remit union fringe benefits.
  • Collect, verify, and submit health, dental, and vision insurance forms to administrators.
  • Provide support needed for annual financial review and ESOP audit.
  • Provide payroll data for annual worker's compensation insurance renewal.
  • Stay up to date with changes in tax and labor laws affecting payroll.
  • Main contact with the 3rd party payroll service provider.
  • Effectively provide payroll data to leadership for management analysis.
  • Support project managers for project compliance reporting.

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance.
  • Intermediate level experience with Excel.
  • Experience with pulling and manipulating reports to extract, analyze, and present data effectively.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees and management.
  • Knowledge of benefits administration and related payroll deductions.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 4+ years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a mid-sized or large organization.
  • Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or similar systems); proficiency with Paylocity is a plus.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification is a plus.

Non-Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of union payroll requirements is a plus.
  • Experience working with field employees is a plus.

How to Apply: Ready to take your payroll expertise to the next level? Submit your resume and cover letter. Join us at California Sheet Metal and be part of a team that shapes the future of architectural metal design.

Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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