Manager, Payroll

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego, CA is seeking a Manager of Payroll to oversee all payroll processing and supervise the payroll staff, with onsite work Monday through Friday at the 4S Ranch area. The role ensures compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations, prepares payroll tax returns, and maintains GL interfaces while supporting finance with reporting and analysis.

Qualified candidates have an AA in business or accounting, Certified Payroll Professional preferred, strong Excel,

Qualifications

• AA Business or Accounting related degree or equivalent.
• Certified Payroll Professional certification is noted as Preferred.
• Strong Excel skills required.
• In-house payroll and tax filing experience preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Lawson payroll software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Payroll processing and manage Payroll staff.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and ensure timely transmission of payments.
• Lead development and maintenance of general ledger interfaces; support financial reconciliation.
• Provide data reporting and analysis support to Finance; manage department budget.

Skills

Excel

Leadership

Healthcare experience

In-house payroll

Tax filing knowledge

Education

AA Business or Accounting related

Certified Payroll Professional

Tools

Lawson

Job description

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospital campuses, 31 outpatient centers, clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care sites, along with our 17,000 employees, more than 3,000 affiliated physicians and 2,000 volunteers.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible management position. This position will be onsite Monday-Friday at our 4S Ranch office location.

Why join Scripps Health?

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker’s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

The Manager, Payroll is accountable for all Payroll processing as well as managing the activities of all Payroll staff. Responsible for maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, preparing and filing payroll tax returns, ensuring withholding and liability clearing and transmission of tax payments within prescribed or legal timelines. Leads development and maintenance of general ledger interfaces, supports financial reconciliation, and provides support to Finance with regard to data reporting and analysis. Manages the department fiscal budget.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

• AA Business or Accounting related

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification

• Certified Payroll Professional.
• Strong Excel skills.
• In house payroll and tax filing experience.
• Strong leadership experience.
• Healthcare experience.
• Lawson experience.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $56.96-$82.59/hour