Payroll Analytics & Compliance Lead — Hybrid SF

LHH; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Commuter and cell phone allowance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

A stable and mission-driven organization is seeking a Payroll Manager, Reporting & Analytics in San Francisco to lead payroll operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance. In this role, you will develop insights into labor costs, oversee full-cycle payroll processing, and collaborate with HR and Finance for labor forecasting. Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years of payroll experience, strong reporting skills, and a Bachelor's in a related field. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of payroll experience with strong analytical or reporting exposure.
• In-depth knowledge of California and San Francisco payroll regulations.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Develop and maintain payroll reporting, dashboards, and analytics for leadership.
• Evaluate current payroll workflows and implement enhancements.

Skills

Data analysis

Payroll processing

Problem-solving

Reporting

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

ADP

Paylocity

Gusto

Paycor

Excel

Job description

A stable and mission-driven organization is seeking a Payroll Manager, Reporting & Analytics in San Francisco to lead payroll operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance. In this role, you will develop insights into labor costs, oversee full-cycle payroll processing, and collaborate with HR and Finance for labor forecasting. Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years of payroll experience, strong reporting skills, and a Bachelor's in a related field. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive benefits including medical and 401(k).