California Payroll & Benefits Manager (Temp, 7 Months)

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiva Confections is seeking a Temporary Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee payroll operations for 400+ employees across multiple states and entities, ensuring timely, accurate processing and compliance. This role also manages benefits programs and supports cross-functional HR and Finance teams.

Must reside in California; the position emphasizes confidentiality, process improvement, and strong data integrity to deliver a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of payroll and benefits management experience.
• Experience in multi-state environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; privacy and confidentiality essential.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for 400+ employees across states.
• Oversee benefits eligibility, enrollments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and audit readiness.
• Ensure federal, state, local payroll compliance and reporting.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

UKG HRIS

Excel

Job description

Kiva Confections is seeking a Temporary Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee payroll operations for 400+ employees across multiple states and entities, ensuring timely, accurate processing and compliance. This role also manages benefits programs and supports cross-functional HR and Finance teams.

Must reside in California; the position emphasizes confidentiality, process improvement, and strong data integrity to deliver a positive employee experience.