Payroll Manager

Century Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for employees. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and leadership to guide a payroll team.

Exact compensation varies; starting base salary is $110,000 to $130,000 per year, with CPP designation preferred. Responsibilities include compliance, reporting, audits, and collaboration with HR and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience handling union and nonunion payroll across multiple states.
• Proficient with payroll systems, ERP, and integrations.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations across multiple cycles to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and employee withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and labor requirements across jurisdictions.
• Prepare payroll reports, support audits, and maintain records.
• Serve as the primary resource for payroll inquiries and collaborate with internal departments.

Skills

Payroll management

Regulatory knowledge

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation

Tools

Payroll systems

ERP platforms

Payroll integrations

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Payroll Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations and ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule across multiple payroll cycles.
• Manage payroll related activities including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and employee withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, labor requirements, and applicable agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare payroll reports, support audits, and maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Serve as the primary resource for payroll inquiries and work closely with internal departments to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of payroll administration, tax regulations, wage laws, and payroll compliance requirements.
• Previous experience managing payroll for both union and nonunion workforces in a multi state environment.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to analyze payroll data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, develop, and motivate payroll staff.
• Ability to solve complex payroll issues, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including at least 5+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.
• Prior experience working with payroll systems, ERP platforms, and payroll integrations.
• Knowledge of certified payroll, prevailing wage requirements, and multi state payroll processing.

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