• Payroll Manager

    Robert Half Accountemps (San Marcos, CA)


    Description

    A well-established manufacturing company in San Marcos is seeking a strategic and hands-on Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large, multi-shift workforce. This role combines leadership, compliance expertise, and process improvement. The Payroll Manager will lead payroll operations, supervise payroll staff, and ensure accurate processing while maintaining compliance with labor laws and company policies.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees

    + Manage and mentor payroll team members

    + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

    + Review payroll reconciliations and approve payroll runs

    + Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations on payroll strategy

    + Lead payroll audits and year-end reporting activities

    + Implement process improvements and system enhancements

    + Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures

    Requirements

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required

    + 6+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibilities

    + Strong knowledge of California labor and payroll laws

    + Experience in manufacturing or high-volume payroll environments

    + Advanced Excel and payroll system proficiency

    + Strong leadership and communication skills

    + High level of integrity and confidentiality

     

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