Payroll Manager

curtinmaritime; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin Maritime in Long Beach, California is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with responsibilities including compliance management and audits of payroll systems.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and significant payroll leadership experience, particularly with Dayforce HCM. The position offers an opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic maritime company committed to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership in payroll, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire multi-jurisdictional payroll cycle weekly and bi-weekly.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage and update payroll systems/HRIS for efficiency.
• Perform audits of payroll systems and prepare reports for senior management.
• Maintain detailed records of payroll transactions and employee data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Leadership in payroll

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Job description

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY

The Payroll Manager will work directly with the Vice President, Accounting and Finance on end-to-end payroll, including payroll processing and appropriate handling of deductions, benefits, taxes. This role is a bridge to the human resources, benefits, accounting, finance, and operations teams. The Payroll Manager oversees all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant weekly and bi-weekly payments, tax withholdings, and benefits deductions. Key duties include managing staff, enforcing tax laws and regulations, payroll software updates, and auditing records. They require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in payroll systems (Dayforce).

RESPONSIBILITIES/GOALS

• Payroll Processing: Manage the entire multi-jurisdictional payroll cycle weekly and bi-weekly payroll, including California, Federal, Jones Act, and Prevailing Wage for both hourly and salaried employees. Manage employment termination procedures.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax reporting and wage-and-hour laws, as well as company policies and procedures.
• System Administration: Manage and updates payroll systems/HRIS to ensure efficiency; ensure system integrations run smoothly and are error-free.
• Auditing and Reporting: Perform audits of payroll systems, prepare reports for senior management and audit partners, and resolve complex discrepancies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of payroll transactions and employee data, ensuring the company is always audit-ready.

TASKS AND DUTIES

• Project set-up and reporting, including certified payroll reporting
• End-to-end payroll processing, including hourly timesheet approval by employee and manager
• Track employee headcount and turnover information as needed
• Maintain good relationships with employees and departments, provide excellent customer service to all CMC stakeholders
• Complete federal, state, and local jurisdiction set up and reporting
• Complete Verifications of Employment
• Track and submit payroll garnishments

QUALIFICATIONS AND APTITUDES REQUIRED

Certifications and Other Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline preferred
• 5+ years progressive leadership in payroll, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Dayforce HCM experience a must

Mental Aptitudes

• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Patience following up with employees to get pertinent information for payroll

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required for this position.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.