Payroll Manager

  • Location: San Diego , California
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #27593

We’re seeking a Payroll Manager to join our client’s growing team. The successful Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing and compliance within a multi-site environment. This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on payroll expertise to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. The Payroll Manager also provides guidance to internal stakeholders, supports audits, and continuously evaluates payroll systems and procedures for efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate execution of salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.
  • Monitor and process payroll updates such as new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and generate reports as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for Directors and Supervisors regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Provide records and documentation to support internal and external audits.
  • Develop and perform internal payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Evaluate payroll systems and procedures, recommending improvements, as necessary.
  • Manage and lead the payroll staff, including: hiring and training new staff, overseeing daily operations, conducting performance evaluations, and other duties as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as designated by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 5 years of prior payroll processing experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and payroll systems.
  • Strong knowledge of California and federal wage and hour laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related discipline.
  • Proficient in ADP Workforce Now and eTime.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
  • Experience in payroll operations within a healthcare, professional services, real estate or related environment.
  • Demonstrated passion for customer service and proactive problem-solving.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000*

*The above represents the lowest to highest expected salary range for this job opening. Our client ultimately may pay more or less than the posted salary range, and the salary range may be modified in the future. Our client will consider job-related factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs when determining pay.

It is the policy and practice of Broekema Group to consider all applicants for employment on the basis of their qualifications, and without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, marital or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources, 858-752-6200, humanresources@oncallemployees.com.

Reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process, are available upon request of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability. Certain job assignment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a physical examination, which may include drug and alcohol testing, if required by the client company.

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