HRIS & Payroll Manager

Colonial Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of San Diego is seeking an experienced HRIS & Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and to maintain trusted employee data across the organization. You will work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and leadership to deliver payroll, HRIS administration, and reporting while supporting benefits and open enrollment with a focus on data integrity and service excellence.

This role is highly visible and requires strong problem solving, attention to detail, and the

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of progressive payroll experience across multiple departments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, HR or related field.
• Experience with HRIS systems; Dayforce preferred.
• CPP credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end semi-monthly payroll using Dayforce.
• Maintain employee payroll/HRIS data with accuracy.
• Create and analyze payroll, benefits, and compliance reports.
• Administer deductions, retirement plan funding, and payroll taxes.
• Support benefits open enrollment and vendor reconciliations.
• Collaborate with leaders to resolve payroll and HRIS questions.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve HR/payroll processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

CPP credential

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

About the job

At The Arc of San Diego, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, independent life. We're looking for an experienced HRIS & Payroll professional who is passionate about accuracy, continuous improvement, customer service, and leveraging technology to support employees and organizational success. Join a Mission That Matters. As our HRIS & Payroll Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while serving as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and leadership. This is a highly visible position that combines payroll expertise, HRIS administration, reporting and analytics, benefits support, and process improvement. You'll work closely with Human Resources, Finance, vendors, and leaders across the organization to deliver exceptional service and maintain the integrity of our people data.

Location: 3030 Market St. San Diego CA 92102

Schedule: Mon- Fri 8a-5p

Pay: The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $95,000.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing using Dayforce.
• Maintain employee payroll and HRIS data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
• Create and analyze payroll, labor, benefits, compliance, and workforce reports to support business decisions.
• Administer payroll-related programs including garnishments, deductions, retirement plan funding, and payroll tax activities.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, vendor reconciliation, and carrier integrations.
• Partner with leaders and employees to resolve payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping questions.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process improvement across HR and payroll operations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3-5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-department payroll processing.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze large, complex datasets.
• Strong knowledge of payroll administration, payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) credential a plus.

Why Join The Arc of San Diego?At The Arc of San Diego

, you'll join a dedicated team committed to empowering children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working with colleagues who are passionate about service, inclusion, and excellence.