Payroll Manager

San Francisco Chamber; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Chamber is hiring a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations. The role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance across multi-state considerations, including CA, HI, and OR when applicable.

The ideal candidate has hands-on UKG experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of mentoring payroll teams. This hybrid role requires two onsite days and three remote days, with attention to detail and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll management experience.
• Strong understanding of California labor laws.
• Experience with payroll audits and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 3+ payroll professionals.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Serve as payroll subject matter expert on tax compliance, general ledger reconciliations, and reporting.
• Lead process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance; mentor team; strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Payroll management

Team leadership

California labor laws

Tools

UKG

Job description

Payroll Manager - $55.29+/hr

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead and optimize our payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll management experience, including hands-on expertise with UKG , a strong understanding of California labor laws (knowledge of Hawaii and Oregon employment laws is a plus), and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

This role will oversee a team of three or more payroll professionals and be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. The Payroll Manager will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll, tax compliance, auditing, general ledger reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and a demonstrated track record of identifying workflow inefficiencies, implementing solutions, and optimizing operational performance.

The ideal candidate is compliance-focused, highly organized, and able to think outside the box when solving complex payroll challenges. They will build strong partnerships across departments, particularly with Accounting and Finance, and serve as a mentor and coach to team members. This position requires someone who can assess current processes, recommend improvements, strengthen internal controls, and drive efficiencies while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.

This is a hybrid position requiring the ability to work two days onsite and three days remotely. Candidates must have exceptional attention to detail, strong reporting and analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and team development.