Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

We are looking for a Payroll Processor/Manager that manages all payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation, compliance with tax laws, and strategic process improvement, leading payroll teams, and collaborating with HR/Finance for accurate financial reporting. Key duties include payroll processing for multiple company codes and multi state, tax reporting (W-2s, 941s), system management, team leadership, policy development, and handling escalated issues, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of regulations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Set up and maintain functional payroll systems

Streamline and document compensation procedures

Audit payroll transactions to ensure all amounts and payment dates are accurate

Approve one-time or permanent changes in payroll (e.g. salary increases, tax deduction, bonuses, expense reimbursements)

Train employees who are involved in payroll on tax regulations and best practices

Manage payroll discrepancies quickly and efficiently

Ensure compliance with all payroll and tax laws

Collaborate with Finance and HR to create payroll reports and forecasts

Stay up-to-date with labor legislation and any changes in employee insurance and tax regulations

Providing information and answering employee questions about payroll related matters

Issuing paychecks and managing direct deposits

Track hours worked and ensure that employees are accurately paid for their time

Maintain employee records, ensure employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis

Manage bi-weekly/monthly payroll, deductions, and adjustments for potentially many properties/employees.

Ensure adherence to federal, state (like CA), and local labor laws, tax reporting, and audit requirements.

Guide and train HR/Payroll staff.

Manage payroll budgets, expenses, and integrate with accounting functions.

Qualifications – Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field

Comprehensive knowledge of payroll regulations, reporting requirements, and HR operations

Familiarity with enterprise HRMS systems and timekeeping/scheduling applications

Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

Qualifications – Experience:

6–10 years of progressively responsible experience managing HR and payroll systems, preferably in a complex, automated environment

Experience supervising staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management