Payroll Lead: Multi-State & Compliance Expert

Waremalcomb; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb in Irvine, CA is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage day-to-day payroll processing for multi-state U.S. operations.

This onsite role collaborates with the Payroll Manager and HR team to ensure accurate, timely payroll and reporting. The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of multi-state payroll experience and strong knowledge of payroll taxes and internal controls, with proficiency in HRIS systems and Paycom or Deltek Vantagepoint.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-7 years of multi-state payroll experience.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office is essential.
• Experience with Paycom, Deltek Vantagepoint, and international payroll functions are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes including tax filings and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll-related employee changes and maintain accurate payroll records for US employees.
• Provide excellent service to team members and HR when resolving timesheet or payroll issues.
• Review and approve digital timesheets and ensure timely final checks for separations.
• Maintain payroll tax accounts and ensure accurate filings in partnership with HRIS vendors.
• Audit payroll data and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

HRIS systems

Paycom

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Office

Tools

Paycom

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Ware Malcomb in Irvine, CA is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage day-to-day payroll processing for multi-state U.S. operations.

This onsite role collaborates with the Payroll Manager and HR team to ensure accurate, timely payroll and reporting. The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of multi-state payroll experience and strong knowledge of payroll taxes and internal controls, with proficiency in HRIS systems and Paycom or Deltek Vantagepoint.