Payroll Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager in San Rafael, CA to oversee payroll operations, ensure compliance, and lead a small team of payroll professionals.

You will manage timely, accurate payroll processing, stay current with California labor laws, and partner with Accounting on GL activity. The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and audits to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll operations for a mid-size organization.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and controls.
• Familiarity with UKG HRIS platform is required.
• Ability to lead and develop a payroll team.
• Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Commitment to compliance and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3+ payroll professionals.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert for tax compliance, audits, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance on payroll and general ledger activities.
• Review and improve payroll processes, internal controls, and workflows.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Payroll management

UKG experience

California labor laws

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, ensure compliance, and lead a team of payroll professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3+ payroll professionals.
• Serve as a payroll subject matter expert for tax compliance, audits, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance on payroll and general ledger activities.
• Review and improve payroll processes, internal controls, and workflows.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong payroll management experience with hands-on UKG experience.
• Strong knowledge of California labor and employment laws; Hawaii and Oregon knowledge is a plus.
• Experience leading and developing payroll teams.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Proven ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies.

Schedule: Hybrid – 2 days onsite in San Rafael, CA / 3 days remote

• Strong payroll management experience with hands-on UKG experience.
• Strong knowledge of California labor and employment laws; Hawaii and Oregon knowledge is a plus.
• Experience leading and developing payroll teams.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Proven ability to improve processes and drive operational efficiencies.

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