Contract Interim Payroll Manager – Multi-Location Leadership

Korn Ferry

Los Angeles, California (CA, MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager in Los Angeles. The role requires overseeing payroll operations while partnering with senior leadership and mentoring junior team members. Candidates must have over 10 years of payroll experience across various entities and strong skills in payroll management systems like UKG and ADP. This contract position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the payroll function within a large organization.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of payroll expertise, including multi-entity and multi-location scope.
  • Experience with different pay cycles and decentralized payroll.
  • Ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day payroll operations.
  • Assess and recommend improvements to payroll functions.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership across various locations.

Skills

Payroll expertise
Decentralized payroll experience
Experience with UKG
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in large company

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager in Los Angeles. The role requires overseeing payroll operations while partnering with senior leadership and mentoring junior team members. Candidates must have over 10 years of payroll experience across various entities and strong skills in payroll management systems like UKG and ADP. This contract position offers an opportunity to significantly impact the payroll function within a large organization.
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