Manufacturing Payroll Leader - Multi-Site Expert

Pacific Southwest Container, LLC; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Southwest Container is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own all payroll and timekeeping for our multi-site operation, ensuring accurate, on-time pay for salaried and hourly Team Members across production, maintenance, warehouse, and distribution.

The role requires hands-on Paycor expertise, deep California wage-and-hour knowledge, and leadership to scale the payroll function, including 401(k) administration, audits, and close coordination with HR and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10–15 years progressive payroll and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in payroll leadership.
• Experience with Paycor Perform payroll and Paycor Time time and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all PSC sites and pay groups (hourly, salaried, off-cycle).
• Ensure accurate calculation of payroll elements (shift differentials, overtime, premiums, incentives).
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and deductions.
• Review payroll registers and variance reports before payroll release.
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll questions and issue resolution.

Skills

Paycor

Payroll lifecycle

Leadership

Multi-site payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paycor Perform

Paycor Time

Excel

Job description

Pacific Southwest Container is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own all payroll and timekeeping for our multi-site operation, ensuring accurate, on-time pay for salaried and hourly Team Members across production, maintenance, warehouse, and distribution.

The role requires hands-on Paycor expertise, deep California wage-and-hour knowledge, and leadership to scale the payroll function, including 401(k) administration, audits, and close coordination with HR and Finance.