Payroll Manager

Catholiccm; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension Plan

403B Plan

Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Great Works Perks

Transit Subsidy

Job summary

Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries in Los Angeles seeks a Payroll Manager to lead accurate, timely payroll operations across multiple entities and schedules. You will oversee processing, tax compliance, audits, and system integrations while partnering with HR and Finance to drive improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in high-volume payroll, 2+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of payroll regulations and ADP or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in complex multi-entity environments.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxation, wage-and-hour, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Experience with enterprise payroll platforms (e.g., ADP).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
• Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll for multiple entities, locations, and pay groups.
• Develop payroll calendars and ensure timely processing and funding.
• Review payroll transactions including deductions, taxes, and retroactive payments.
• Perform balancing, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audits.
• Coordinate payroll funding, tax payments, and data integrations with systems.
• Lead payroll system upgrades, testing, and vendor relations.
• Lead a payroll team, coach staff, and provide escalation support.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Payroll regulations

Excel proficiency

HCM/HRIS systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-entity payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ADP

HRIS/HCM systems

Job description

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

Position Summary

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple entities, pay groups, and payroll schedules. This role oversees payroll processing, tax compliance, reconciliations, system administration, internal controls, audits, and payroll staff while partnering closely with Human Resources, Finance, and external vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll leadership experience, expertise in payroll regulations, and a commitment to process improvement and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities, locations, and pay groups across weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Develop and maintain payroll calendars, ensuring adherence to processing deadlines, funding requirements, approvals, and pay dates.
• Review and approve payroll transactions including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, direct deposits, adjustments, and retroactive payments.
• Perform payroll balancing, reconciliations, variance analysis, and payroll audits to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate payroll funding, direct deposits, tax payments, and payroll-related financial transactions.
• Ensure accurate payroll data integration with accounting, benefits, retirement, and third-party systems.

Compliance, Tax, and Audit

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, wage-and-hour, and recordkeeping regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, deposits, corrections, unemployment reporting, and year-end activities, including W-2 processing.
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other legally required deductions.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits and support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Payroll Systems and Process Improvement

• Maintain payroll system controls, security access, approval workflows, and segregation of duties.
• Manage payroll vendor relationships, system upgrades, testing, integrations, and implementation projects.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Analyze payroll metrics and operational performance to identify efficiencies, reduce risk, and improve service levels.
• Lead automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership and Partnership

• Recruit, train, coach, and supervise payroll team members while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and service excellence.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and issue resolution.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, and organizational leaders to support payroll-related processes and initiatives.
• Prepare payroll reports, compliance updates, and operational recommendations for leadership.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting complex, high-volume, multi-entity payroll environments.
• 2+ years of payroll leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage-and-hour laws, garnishments, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with enterprise payroll or Human Capital Management (HCM) systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end payroll processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Experience with ADP or similar enterprise payroll platforms.
• Experience in nonprofit, education, religious, or multi-location organizations.
• Experience with payroll system implementations, integrations, or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong payroll operations, compliance, and payroll tax expertise.
• Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Why Join Us?

Join a mission-driven organization serving one of the nation's largest dioceses. This role offers an opportunity to lead complex payroll operations, improve processes, develop a talented team, and make a meaningful impact while supporting employees across a diverse and dynamic organization.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office or approved remote environment using standard computer and communication equipment. The position requires sustained attention to detailed information and extended periods of computer work. Additional hours may be required during payroll processing windows, quarter-end, year-end, audits, system implementations, emergencies, or other critical deadlines.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Our Benefits Include

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pension Plan
• 403B Plan
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Great Works Perks (Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotels, Restaurants, and Shopping discounts)
• Transit Subsidy

Location(s)

4311 Wilshire Blvd., LOS ANGELES , California 90011 , United States

Open Positions

1

Salary Range

$80,000 - $135,000

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