Payroll Manager

Ct Group; California; In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Creative Technology is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. You will be the subject matter expert on payroll compliance, system administration, reporting, and employee payroll support.

Responsibilities include processing payrolls, ensuring regulatory compliance, reviewing transactions for accuracy, and maintaining payroll systems and records. This role requires collaboration with HR, Finance, and leadership.

Competenze

• Experience in payroll administration, accounting, and payroll tax regulations.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll requirements and compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems and integrations.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.

Mansioni

• Oversee preparation, processing, and distribution of company payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
• Review transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping for discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records, direct deposit data, tax data, and benefit deductions.
• Oversee payroll integrations between payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and HR systems.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and GL support documents.

Conoscenze

Payroll systems

Multistate payroll

Excel

Payroll analytics

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree

Strumenti

Paylocity

ADP

PeopleSoft

Descrizione del lavoro

At Creative Technology, our employees are at the center of everything we do. Behind every successful production, project, and event is a team of talented professionals who rely on accurate and timely payroll. We're looking for a Payroll Manager who takes pride in precision, compliance, and delivering an exceptional employee experience.

If you're an experienced payroll professional who enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, improving processes, and partnering with employees and leadership teams across the organization, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As our Payroll Manager, you'll oversee the administration and execution of payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. You'll serve as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance, system administration, reporting, and employee payroll support.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and overseeing the preparation, processing, and distribution of company payrolls
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, wage and hour, and reporting requirements
• Reviewing payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping records to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Maintaining payroll systems, employee records, direct deposit information, tax data, and benefit deductions
• Overseeing payroll integrations and data feeds between payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and HR systems
• Preparing payroll-related reports, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger support documentation
• Administering garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions
• Providing payroll support and guidance to employees, managers, Human Resources, and Finance
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiencies
• Supporting audits, year-end processing, tax filings, and compliance reporting
• Monitoring payroll legislation and implementing required process and system updates
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information
• Participating in system implementations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:

• Payroll Manager
• Senior Payroll Specialist
• Payroll Supervisor
• Payroll Administrator
• Payroll Analyst
• Payroll and Benefits Manager

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong knowledge of payroll administration, payroll accounting, and payroll tax regulations
• Understands multi-state payroll requirements and employment tax compliance
• Has experience processing payroll for a large or complex workforce
• Is highly proficient with payroll systems such as Paylocity, ADP, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms
• Possesses advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
• Has exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Can analyze complex payroll issues and implement practical solutions
• Enjoys partnering with employees, managers, Finance, and Human Resources teams
• Exercises sound judgment while handling highly confidential information
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with recurring deadlines and competing priorities

Bonus Points For Experience With

• Paylocity administration
• Payroll system implementations and integrations
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Multi-state payroll operations
• Payroll audits and compliance reviews
• High-volume payroll processing environments

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible payroll experience
• Experience administering multi-state payroll operations
• Experience with payroll tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and audits
• Experience working with payroll and human capital management systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods while processing payroll and reviewing reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communications
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry office materials weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to work additional hours as needed during payroll processing cycles, audits, year-end activities, and special projects

Why Creative Technology?

At Creative Technology, you'll be part of a collaborative team that supports employees across the organization while helping drive operational excellence. We value accuracy, professionalism, continuous improvement, and exceptional service. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and growing business.

If you're someone who takes pride in making sure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with all payroll requirements, we'd love to meet you.