Payroll Manager

Transdev North America; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Transdev North America seeks a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations at the California location, ensuring accurate timekeeping and strict adherence to CBAs and payroll requirements.

The role works closely with Operations, HR, and Labor Relations to resolve discrepancies, manage year-end reporting, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws while maintaining data confidentiality and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience interpreting CBAs and applying payroll rules.
• Solid timekeeping and payroll processing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with Operations, HR, and Labor Relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for CBAs and payroll interpretation.
• Oversee payroll processing and year-end reporting.
• Review time and attendance records for accuracy.
• Ensure proper deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Prepare reports for management and compliance.

Skills

Payroll operations

Timekeeping

CBA interpretation

Payroll compliance

HR coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Payroll Manager serves a dual role as the location’s payroll operations lead and subject matter expert for timekeeping, labor compliance, and applicable payroll requirements. This position is responsible for overseeing the accurate and timely administration of payroll, with particular emphasis on the integrity of timekeeping practices and the proper interpretation and application of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).

The Payroll Manager ensures employee compensation, benefits, taxes, deductions, time and attendance records, and payroll reporting are processed accurately and in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. As the primary resource for CBA interpretation and administration, the role ensures contractual provisions related to hours worked, overtime, premiums, shift differentials, leave, seniority, benefits, and other pay and timekeeping practices are consistently and accurately applied.

Working closely with Operations, Human Resources, and Labor Relations, the Payroll Manager proactively identifies and resolves timekeeping and payroll discrepancies, ensures time records and payroll practices align with applicable CBA provisions and payroll requirements, and maintains strong controls to support payroll accuracy, labor compliance, contractual compliance, and audit readiness.

Competitive compensation package of minimum $84,000-$101,000

Benefits Include

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

Benefits may vary depending on the location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the interpretation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Analyze and apply contractual provisions related to wages, overtime, premiums, shift differentials, leave accruals, seniority, benefits, and work rules.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including adjustments, retroactive payments, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and year-end reporting.
• Review employee time and attendance records to ensure accurate pay calculations and schedule compliance.
• Ensure proper administration of payroll taxes, benefits, union deductions, and other required withholdings.
• Review employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance.
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed.
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes.
• Ensures that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed.
• Manages the employee and payroll files.
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED - Bachelor's degree preferred
• Reviews employee time records for accurate reporting and schedule compliance.
• Processes adjustments, bonuses, and other payments as needed.
• Prepares necessary reports for management and compliance purposes.
• Ensures that all benefits, taxes, and other required deductions are properly implemented and processed.
• Manages the employee and payroll files.
• Manages the year-end statement process, including revisions.
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• 100% of the job is accomplished indoors and in air‑conditioned or well‑ventilated facilities
• Sit, type, and look at a computer screen for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day)
• Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.

Drug‑free Workplace

Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Job Category

Administrative / Clerical / Payroll / HR / Accounting

Job Type

Full Time