Interim Payroll Manager

GHJ; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager based in Los Angeles, California, to oversee payroll operations during a temporary engagement. This role involves managing all aspects of payroll processing and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, preferably with multi-state payroll management, and knowledge of payroll systems like ADP and Workday. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations.
• Review payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Address payroll inquiries and discrepancies.
• Support payroll audits and year-end activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compliance with payroll tax regulations

Multi-state payroll management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP

UKG

Workday

Paycom

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ's relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We are seeking an Interim Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing during a temporary engagement. This individual will serve as a key resource for payroll compliance and process management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing


• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations


• Review payroll reconciliations and reporting


• Address payroll inquiries and discrepancies


• Partner with HR and Finance on payroll-related matters


• Support payroll audits and year-end activities


• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred


• 5+ years of payroll experience


• Experience managing multi-state payroll


• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations


• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, or Paycom


• Strong analytical and organizational skills