Payroll Manager

Leapros, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing firm is seeking a Payroll Manager in Irvine, CA. This role involves processing payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring compliance with local and federal payroll laws, and administering employee benefits. Candidates should have 4+ years of payroll experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in ADP Workforce Now. The position offers a pay range of $45.00 to $55.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Payroll experience for 500+ employees, including processing commission and tips.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for 500+ employees.
• Administering benefits and supporting HR functions.
• Ensuring compliance with payroll laws and best practices.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP Workforce Now

MS Office

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Leapros strategically links employers and professionals through innovative workforce solutions and transformative technology that catalyze growth for impact. We are a trusted workforce solutions partner, offering customized recruitment and interim staffing solutions, as well as innovative resources designed to empower employers and professionals to accomplish their hiring and career objectives. Operating on a national platform, our areas of concentration include finance and accounting, information technology and engineering, human resources and administration, sales and marketing, supply chain and operations. Whether you are a talented professional or a company looking for a talented professional, we welcome you to take a leap with us!

CLIENT PARTNER PROFILE & VALUE PROPOSITION: Our client, a reputable firm based in Orange County is seeking a Payroll Manager for an indefinite engagement (with the possibility of hire) to work in collaboration with HR and Accounting to direct all aspects of the payroll for all locations in multi-states in several entities.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing including but not limited to preparing, reconciling and processing bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees
• Processing all timecards, verifying information and calculations and specific payroll rates related to such items as holiday, overtime, off-shift, meal penalties
• Administering benefits and supporting other HR functions
• Acting as the liaison with payroll providers
• Recommending updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures
• Conducting and analyzing audit reports related to time entry and to validate internal payroll controls
• Summarizing deductions and withholdings for journal entries
• Communicating with employees regarding corrections or action needed and answering payroll related questions, keeping the Director of HR informed as appropriate
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Implementing, maintaining, and reviewing payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions
• Understanding and applying payroll related local and state ordinances
• Managing and training payroll & benefits clerks/assistants
• Monitoring leave, paid time totals, and leave balances and changes in payroll related data
• Demonstrated understanding of State and Federal laws regarding leave of absence and ADA compliance
• Coordinating with the Director of HR and benefits broker to update Employee Benefits
• Collaborating with Human Resources and accounting teams Coordinate and prepare reconciliations for annual financial statement audits
• Addressing plan participants' questions regarding plan provisions and distributing 401(k) plan enrollment packets to eligible employees
• Performing additional duties as directed

Requirements

• 4+ years of Payroll experience for 500+ employees, including processing commission and tips
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• ADP Workforce Now required
• Ability to multi-task and willingness to work overtime if and when necessary
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication
• Attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of MS Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Recent experience as the day-to-day system administrator for an electronic time/attendance and benefits software system

Pay Transparency

A reasonable estimate of the available hourly pay scale for this position is: $45.00-55.00. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority.

At Leapros, we are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. To learn more about Leapros or to speak with one of our recruitment partners, call 866-920-LEAP or visit our website at www.leapros.com.