Senior HR & Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Manage the full scope of day-to-day HR operations.
• Serve as a trusted resource and business partner to management and employees.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary matters, and workplace concerns.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Maintain and administer company policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Support benefits administration and employee communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and overall employee experience.

Payroll

• Oversee and manage the company’s payroll process from start to finish.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Review payroll for accuracy, including wages, deductions, taxes, overtime, bonuses, and other adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations.
• Work closely with employees and management to resolve payroll-related questions and issues.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and other third-party partners as needed.
• Support payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant responsibility for payroll.
• Strong knowledge of California employment practices and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll processes.
• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A practical, business-minded approach to HR.
• A willingness to be hands-on and involved in the day-to-day HR function.

Compensation

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