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Posted 06 August, 2026

Payroll Coordinator

LHH US
San Diego, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Payroll Coordinator | Hybrid Opportunity | Contract-to-Hire

Looking for your next opportunity in payroll and HR support? Join a growing organization where you'll play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, supporting employees, and partnering with Payroll and HR leadership. This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional looking to expand their experience in both payroll administration and HR operations.

Location: Central San Diego
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
Pay Rate: $23.00-$25.00/hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Contract-to-Hire

Why You'll Love This Opportunity
  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
  • Gain hands-on payroll experience
  • Work closely with an experienced Payroll Manager
  • Opportunity for long-term career growth and permanent placement
Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll-related issues
  • Process timecard corrections, missing punches, and approval follow-ups
  • Generate payroll and timekeeping reports using UKG
  • Upload bonuses and process basic employee payroll updates
  • Support the Payroll Manager with daily payroll administration activities
  • Maintain payroll accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies
  • Assist with employee onboarding paperwork and HR record maintenance
  • Support employee data updates, including status changes, job code changes, and personnel records
  • Partner with HR to ensure accurate employee information is reflected in payroll systems
  • Assist with audits and payroll-related compliance documentation
Qualifications
  • 1+ year of payroll experience
  • Experience utilizing UKG strongly preferred
  • 2-3 years of combined payroll and HR support experience is ideal
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
If you meet the requirements, please apply today!

Pay Details: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour

Search managed by: Alicia Fritzal

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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