Payroll Coordinator
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- Job Title: Payroll Coordinator
- Location: Corporate Support Center, Glendora CA
- Status: Full Time / Hourly
- Reporting Relationships: Accounting Manager
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

"Gardening without Guesswork"
Together, Armstrong Garden Centers and Pike Nurseries is
the largest independent retail garden center in the United States. With over 50
retail, wholesale and production facilities in California, Georgia and North
Carolina, Armstrong and Pike are leaders in every facet of the green industry.
Our pride of ownership can be seen in all that we do - from our exceptional
services to our quality plant material all of which are outshined by the fabric
of our company and reason for our success - our associates.
The
Payroll Coordinator position serves as the main payroll processor for all
Armstrong Garden Centers locations. The
Payroll Coordinator handles all payroll related functions of the company including
processing payroll, taxation forms, and benefits, as well as maintaining
employee data, handling payroll questions, and completing any other tasks necessary
for monitoring and overseeing a company's payroll process. The ideal applicant
must be well-organized, responsive and a strong independent associate capable of
balancing multiple requests and projects simultaneously.

What good looks like in this position
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3-5 years of ADP- WorkForce Now experience - Required
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3-5 years of administrative experience - Required
- Dynamic and professional communication skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)
Key Job Functions
- Full cycle, bi-weekly processing of
payroll for approximately 900 associates.
- The primary processor of all employee
functions including, new hires, terminations, change of status, paid time off
requests and expense reimbursements.
- Processing and verification of
all related payroll functions including accounting journal entries and benefits
administration.
- Processing and
submitting payroll-related information to payroll vendor on a scheduled
basis to ensure timely delivery of payroll to employees
- Monitoring and
maintaining information in automated timekeeping system, importing
timekeeping data into payroll processing software, providing correct
information to payroll vendor resulting in accurate payroll results for
employees.
- Processing employee
timekeeping data from the automated timekeeping system to payroll, and
reconciling variances utilizing established tools and procedures to ensure
timely processing and accurate information.
- Updating payroll and
timekeeping records in conjunction with Human Resources by entering
changes into corresponding databases and software, ensuring accurate
information for payroll processing. Works with
Human Resources department to resolve payroll and timekeeping
discrepancies, and answer employee questions to ensure accuracy of
information and employee satisfaction.
- Processes and
distributes payroll reports to management and outside agencies to provide
information as needed.
Compensation
Hourly Rate: will commensurate with experience
We have great benefits! (Benefits available to full-time associates)
- Major medical, dental, vision and other group benefits.
- Paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Participate in Company 401k
- 30% Employee Discount.
Safety First!
Physical Environment/Working Conditions
Can requires extensive use of back, legs, knees, arms, feet and hands for lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, and walking. Unassisted lifting limits up to 50 lbs. Individuals may be required to do any or all of these situations throughout the work day, with an emphasis on walking and standing for a major portion of the day.
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