We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Assistant I to join our team at First Financial Credit Union's headquarters in Pasadena. In this hands-on role, you will manage end-to-end payroll processing, and benefits reconciliation. You will play a critical role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting overall HR operations in a collaborative, member-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll, including time & attendance imports, personnel status changes (new hires, promotions, terminations), and compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, wage & hour rules, and union contracts.
- Administer the online electronic timesheet system: train users, add/terminate employees, and troubleshoot issues.
- Manage wage garnishments, final termination payouts, and related notifications (including IT access changes).
- Reconcile quarterly and year-end payroll reports; prepare and distribute W-2s.
- Reconcile monthly insurance invoices across all carriers, process COBRA reporting, and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Audit and reconcile 401(k) data between ADP and Fidelity systems (deferrals, safe harbor, PSW reports, etc.).
- Review and reconcile union dues; prepare monthly payments, reports, and communications to the union.
- Process verification of employment requests and prepare employee service anniversary awards/certificates.
- Assist with security key card issuance and maintain accurate access records in payroll and key card systems.
- Provide general HR and office support: answering phones, preparing correspondence, ordering supplies, and supporting departmental meetings.
- Maintain strong working relationships with employees, managers, and co-workers while upholding confidentiality and professionalism.
Qualifications & Experience
- 2+ years payroll processing experience
- Proficient in ADP-Workforce Now System.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, service-oriented attitude.
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax laws, wage & hour regulations, and COBRA is required
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Program
- Company-sponsored Life insurance, and Long term disability
- Voluntary Benefits with Colonial Life and Guardian
- Paid Time Off (PTO) for Non-Union employees
- Additional PTO Service award for every 5 years of service
- 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor Employer Contributions
- Special Product Pricing (discounted loan rates and interest on accounts with no minimum balance)
- Employee appreciation and recognition events
- Opportunities for gain sharing
If you are a payroll professional who enjoys variety and takes pride in accuracy and employee service, we want to hear from you!
For more information about the organization, please visit www.ffcu.org.