Payroll Manager

As organizations continue to navigate complex payroll regulations and workforce growth, experienced payroll professionals remain among the most sought-after accounting and finance talent in San Diego County. A growing organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, compliance, reporting, and process improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, payroll expertise, and experience managing payroll for a multi-state employee population.

Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees
• Oversee payroll compliance, tax reporting, and year-end activities
• Review payroll reports, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• Ensure accurate processing of deductions, benefits, and earnings

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise payroll staff and provide ongoing training
• Partner with HR and Finance leadership on payroll initiatives
• Evaluate payroll processes and implement efficiencies
• Support payroll system upgrades and integrations

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Coordinate payroll audits and reporting requirements
• Prepare payroll-related analytics and management reports

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll experience with leadership responsibilities
• Experience processing multi-state payroll required
• Strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Workday, or Paycom preferred
• CPP certification highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field is a plus

Compensation

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