• Payroll Manager

    Robert Half Accountemps (Escondido, CA)


    Description

    Are you an experienced payroll professional seeking an opportunity to manage complex payroll processes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Our client in Escondido, CA is hiring a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and deliver top-notch service for both union and non-union employees. Join a team committed to precision and compliance in payroll management.

    Responsibilities:

    As a Payroll Manager, your core responsibilities will include:

    + Managing and overseeing the end-to-end payroll process to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution for all employees, including union staff.

    + Preparing and filing weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax payments, reconciliations, and union reports while maintaining compliance with IRS requirements and regulations.

    + Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, tax policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

    + Processing multi-state payroll, prevailing wage calculations, and certified payroll reporting while staying aligned with industry-specific compliance requirements.

    + Maintaining accurate payroll records, reconciling discrepancies, and overseeing deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings.

    + Collaborating with HR to enhance the employee experience, resolve payroll-related issues proactively, and facilitate compliance training for management.

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

    + 5+ years of payroll management experience, preferably in the construction or related industries.

    + Proven experience processing payroll for both union (e.g., IBEW or similar unions) and non-union employees.

    + Strong knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, including payroll-related terms.

    + Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, prevailing wage requirements, and certified payroll reporting.

    + Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

    + Strong ability to use modern payroll software and systems, including Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

     

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