Hybrid Payroll Manager — Multi-State & Canada Focus

EDF; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for the San Diego area. The role covers US and Canada payroll processing, tax administration, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup.

You will lead payroll operations, audits, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll for a large employee base. This position reports to the Director of Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• 4+ years of payroll operations experience in a multi-state environment.
• 2+ years of direct supervisory or people management experience.
• CPP designation preferred; Canadian payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute multi-state US and Canadian payroll operations across all sites.
• Manage federal, state, provincial, local, and unemployment tax withholdings.
• Lead audits and ensure data accuracy and internal controls.
• Direct payroll reporting, GL mappings, and regulatory submissions.
• Supervise payroll staff and provide training and coaching.

Skills

Payroll operations

Multi-state payroll knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, HR, or related field

Tools

Ceridian/Dayforce

Excel

Word

Job description

EDF power solutions North America is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for the San Diego area. The role covers US and Canada payroll processing, tax administration, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions in a hybrid on-site/off-site setup.

You will lead payroll operations, audits, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll for a large employee base. This position reports to the Director of Total Rewards.