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Description

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across a multi-entity, multi-state organization. This is a high-impact role that blends leadership, compliance, and financial acumen—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

+ Payroll Oversight: Manage five payroll cycles, audit submissions, resolve timekeeping issues, and ensure accurate tax filings.

+ Benefits Administration: Handle 401(k), profit-sharing, deferred comp, and long-term incentive plans; ensure ACA and regulatory compliance.

+ Financial Support: Prepare payroll-related journal entries, cash flow analysis, and contribute to budgeting and board reporting.

+ Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor 1–2 payroll team members; promote a collaborative and high-performance culture.

+ Process & Systems: Improve payroll workflows, escalate system issues, and stay current on best practices.

+ Compliance & Audits: Ensure alignment with internal policies and external regulations; support audit processes.

+ Reporting: Deliver payroll KPIs and maintain a rolling three-year payroll budget.

Excited about this opportunity? Apply today and send your resume via LinkedIn to Jonathan Christian (JC) del Rosario — I’d love to connect!

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

+ Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role

+ Proficiency with payroll platforms such as Paycom, ADP, or Paycor, and accounting systems like QuickBooks

+ Strong understanding of California payroll regulations and labor laws

+ Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting

+ Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus

Core Competencies

+ Proven leadership and team development capabilities

+ High level of integrity and commitment to confidentiality

+ Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

+ Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization

+ Effective communicator and skilled problem-solver

Excited about this opportunity? Apply today and send your resume via LinkedIn to Jonathan Christian (JC) del Rosario — I’d love to connect!

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