Payroll Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Retail - Corona del Mar, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00Hourly, Payroll Assistant — Part-Time

Roger’s Gardens | Corona del Mar, CA
Part-Time | $25.00–$28.00 per hour

About Roger’s Gardens

Roger’s Gardens is a premier Southern California garden center and lifestyle destination known for exceptional plants and home and garden products. We are a privately held company with approximately 100 employees and a strong commitment to our people, our customers, and our community.

Position Summary

Roger’s Gardens is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Assistant to support accurate, timely, and confidential payroll processing for approximately 100 employees.

This position is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization, and follow-through. The Payroll Assistant will work closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and managers throughout the organization to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate will have prior payroll experience, strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and compensation information.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with biweekly payroll processing for approximately 100 employees
Review employee timecards and timesheets for accuracy and completeness
Audit hours, overtime, vacation/PTO, sick time, and other payroll-related information
Enter and maintain payroll data in the company’s Paycom system
Process payroll adjustments, corrections, and other payroll transactions
Maintain accurate employee payroll records
Respond to employee questions regarding paychecks, deductions, timekeeping, PTO, and other payroll matters
Coordinate with managers to resolve timekeeping and payroll discrepancies
Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and reconciliation
Support payroll-related compliance requirements and recordkeeping
Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll, compensation, and employee information
Provide general administrative support to Human Resources and Accounting as needed

: Qualifications

2+ years of payroll experience preferred
Experience processing payroll for a small- to mid-sized organization
Experience with Paycom or another HRIS/payroll system strongly preferred
Strong understanding of payroll practices and California wage-and-hour requirements
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to identify discrepancies and independently follow through to resolution
Excellent communication and customer-service skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
High school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting, payroll, or HR education is a plus

Schedule

Part-time, approximately 20–24 hours per week.

Schedule can be structured around the payroll cycle, with availability on key payroll processing days required. Some flexibility in scheduling is possible for the right candidate.

Compensation

$25.00–$29.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Why Join Roger’s Gardens?

Work with a respected Southern California company with a unique culture
Meaningful role supporting our employees and organization
Collaborative, people-focused work environment
Opportunity to work closely with HR and Accounting
Beautiful Corona del Mar location

Roger’s Gardens is an equal opportunity employer.