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Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to lead payroll operations for a large, non-profit organization while ensuring compliance with labor agreements and regulatory requirements. If you have a strong background in payroll management and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, this role is an excellent match for your expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll processing for over 1,000 employees, ensuring accurate payments and adherence to policies.

• Manage payroll structures involving Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and collective bargaining agreements.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws, maintaining accurate payroll records.

• Implement automated payroll systems and improve workflows to enhance efficiency.

• Collaborate with HR to manage employee benefits, leave accruals, and entitlements.

• Partner with Finance to prepare payroll-related reports, including tax filings and audits.

• Address payroll inquiries from employees, unions, and managers while maintaining clear communication.

• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing guidance and training aligned with organizational policies.

• Develop and document payroll procedures to streamline operations and ensure consistency.

• Serve as a key liaison for payroll-related matters, ensuring alignment with labor agreements. Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of payroll management experience, preferably in unionized or public sector environments.

• Strong understanding of MOUs, collective bargaining agreements, and their payroll applications.

• Experience with public sector payroll systems such as PeopleSoft, UKG or similar platforms.

• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including 941 reporting and W-2 issuance.

• Proven leadership skills in managing payroll teams for large organizations.

• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities with a focus on accuracy and accountability.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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