Payroll Manager

JDM Recruiters; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm seeks a Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll administration and processing for employees, including handling taxes and filings. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of payroll experience, preferably in healthcare. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential for maintaining effective staff relations. Candidates should be familiar with labor laws and have working knowledge of ADP and MS Office tools. Occasional travel may be necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in payroll accounting, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State payroll regulations.
• Ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate administration and timely processing of payroll.
• Oversee and participate in paying employees and withholding taxes.
• Handle required state and federal tax filings.

Skills

Payroll accounting knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of labor laws

Prioritization and multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

ADP

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Payroll Manager ensures accurate administration and timely processing of payroll. The Payroll Manager oversees and participates in paying employees (direct deposit and checks), processing special check requirements, withholding taxes and deductions, and depositing those funds with the appropriate agency, making employer contributions, handling disability payments, filing required state and federal tax forms and account reconciliation. Ensures proper and timely quarterly and annual tax filings.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Operations Management, Marketing, Public Health, Accounting / Finance or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. College credits in accounting preferred.

Minimum Experience: 10 years related experience, including payroll accounting background. Health care/union experience preferred. Interpersonal skills to interact effectively and respectfully with staff at all levels and to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, managers and administrators required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge in several different pay structures, benefits plans and levels as well as funding mechanisms for salaries, understanding and practical application of employment and labor laws as related to payroll processing, e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act and Wage-Hour Law.

Thorough knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to the areas of responsibility.

Skill in analyzing information or procedures, defining problems or objectives, formulating logical and objective conclusions, and recognizing alternatives and their implications in a health care setting.

Knowledge of organizational structures, roles and responsibilities.

Ability to assess a wide spectrum of organizational needs and job-related demands, establish priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to refocus quickly from one activity to another and change priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

Ability to demonstrate reliability and professionalism, while adhering to standard of complete confidentiality.

REQUIREMENTS

10+ to 15 years experience (Healthcare Preferred)

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

ADP preferred

Extensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint