Payroll Manager

Eleven Western Builders; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

401k

Computer provided

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Eleven Western Builders in Escondido, CA is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee full-cycle payroll for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. You will partner with HR and Accounting to deliver exceptional service and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities include processing payroll taxes, state filings, benefit deductions, audits support, and system enhancements. 5+ years payroll management, multi-state knowledge, and Excel mastery required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with payroll and ERP systems such as Sage, NetSuite, ADP, BambooHR, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll for multiple entities with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax reporting, and deductions.
• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, and leadership to provide payroll service excellence.
• Prepare and remit payroll tax deposits and filings to authorities.
• Support payroll audits and system enhancements or integrations.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee inquiries.
• Monitor and improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Payroll management

Multi-state payroll

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Payroll taxation

Audit support

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

ADP

BambooHR

Job description

Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture, providing innovative, quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States.

We are looking for a Payroll Manager who will oversee the full-cycle payroll function for multiple company entities, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with payroll regulations, tax reporting, employee deductions, and payroll system administration. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Accounting, and leadership to provide exceptional service to employees while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Keep reading IF:

YOU ARE DETAIL-ORIENTED AND ACCOUNTABLE. You take pride in accuracy and understand the importance of handling payroll and confidential employee information with precision and integrity. You enjoy creating organized processes and ensuring every detail is accounted for.

YOU ARE A PROBLEM SOLVER AND TRUSTED BUSINESS PARTNER. You enjoy identifying payroll issues, researching solutions, and collaborating with Human Resources, Accounting, and operations teams to provide excellent service and ensure compliance.

YOU ARE PROACTIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN. You embrace systems, process improvement, and automation opportunities. You enjoy implementing efficiencies that improve payroll accuracy, reporting, and employee experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

In the first 30 days and ongoing:

• Learn Eleven Western Builders' business operations, organizational structure, payroll processes, and company policies.
• Develop relationships with Accounting, Human Resources, managers, and leadership teams.
• Gain an understanding of our payroll systems, reporting requirements, and payroll schedules.
• Review current payroll procedures and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
• Learn employee benefit deductions, garnishment administration, onboarding, and termination payroll processes.
• Prepare, review, and remit payroll tax deposits, quarterly and annual filings, and related payments to the EDD, FTB, IRS, and other regulatory agencies while maintaining compliance with all reporting requirements.

By the 90-day mark and ongoing:

• Independently manage payroll processing and payroll-related employee inquiries.
• Ensure payroll records, deductions, tax withholdings, and reporting are maintained accurately.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee classification, benefits administration, onboarding, and terminations.
• Reconcile payroll data and support accounting functions related to payroll reporting.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Within the 6th to 9th-month mark and ongoing:

• Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert for the organization.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements and best practices.
• Support payroll audits and ensure compliance readiness.
• Assist with payroll system enhancements, upgrades, or integrations.
• Provide guidance and support to managers regarding payroll procedures and compliance requirements.

By the 12th month mark and ongoing:

• Successfully oversee all day to day payroll operations with minimal supervision.
• Implement efficiencies that improve payroll accuracy, compliance, and employee experience.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding payroll processes and system improvements.
• Maintain strong partnerships with Human Resources, Accounting, leadership, and employees.
• Continue developing scalable payroll practices that support company growth.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Experience with payroll and ERP systems such as Sage, NetSuite, ADP, BambooHR, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance activities preferred.

WHO WE ARE:

Since 1983, Eleven Western Builders, Inc. has been a leading retail general contractor, delivering innovative, quality-built construction projects to a diverse group of clients. We approach every project with a goal of total satisfaction for our clients, ourselves, and all members of the project team, ready to conquer any obstacle that may arise.

At Eleven Western Builders, we keep our promise to build the best projectsby providing our clients with top-level management and the highest quality fieldwork on projects throughout California and the western United States. We love this work; we were built to do it, and we are ready to earn our clients’ trust!

BENEFITS:

Annual Performance-Based Bonuses, Health Benefits Package, 401k, Computer, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time.

PAY RANGE:

$43 - $52/Per Hour