Payroll Supervisor

Luttrell Staffing Group; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luttrell Staffing Group in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Direct Hire Payroll Supervisor to lead weekly to semimonthly payroll across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of California wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and experience with agricultural payroll; leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
• 5+ years payroll processing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and tax filings.
• Experience with agricultural payroll and California labor requirements.
• Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS systems; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly payroll for multi-location workforce.
• Audit payroll data, reconcile records, and support month-end activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws and regulations.
• Lead and train payroll staff; coordinate cross-training and escalation for complex issues.
• Provide workforce reporting and improve payroll processes and controls.

Skills

Payroll compliance

CA agricultural payroll

Payroll software

Leadership

Timekeeping systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business Admin

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paylocity

Ceridian

PickTrace

Pet Tiger

Job description

Do you have accounting experience and looking for a supervisory position? Luttrell Staffing Group is currently hiring for a Direct Hire Payroll Supervisor position in Santa Maria, CA.

Details for Payroll Supervisor Position:

$78k - $90K Salary Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire Zero Fees - you’ll never be charged for any screening service Fast Start Date Weekly Pay Insurance OptionsOnce hired directly by client, employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); profit sharing; vacation, sick time, and paid company holidaysOnce hired directly by client, employees also receive bereavement leave and jury duty leave

Job Duties for Payroll Supervisor Position:

• Process accurate weekly, biweekly, and semimonthly payroll for a multi-location agricultural workforce, including time records, piece-rate and production pay, overtime, premiums, bonuses, deductions, garnishments, and payroll adjustmentsAudit payroll data, reconcile payroll, timekeeping, and general ledger records, resolve discrepancies, maintain required documentation, and support month-end activitiesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, FLSA, California Labor Code, ACA reporting, agricultural labor regulations, payroll tax filings, audits, and government inquiriesMaintain payroll system accuracy, employee records, earnings codes, reports, labor cost analyses, tax reports, and management dashboardsLead, train, and support payroll staff and field timekeepers, assign responsibilities, review work for accuracy, coordinate cross-training, and serve as the escalation point for complex payroll concernsPartner with supervisors and department leaders to provide timely workforce reporting and improve payroll processes, systems, controls, testing, and standardization across locationsRespond promptly to employee payroll questions, assist with direct deposit, tax withholding, and earnings statements, and maintain confidentiality of payroll and personal informationFollow all policies and procedures in placeCompletes any other related tasks as needed

Qualifications for Payroll Supervisor Position:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience consideredFive or more years of payroll processing experience required, with senior, lead, or supervisory payroll experience preferredAgricultural, farming, ranching, produce packing, food processing, seasonal workforce, high-volume payroll, and complex wage structure experience strongly preferredStrong knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, payroll taxation, agricultural payroll practices, piece-rate compensation, and California agricultural labor requirementsProficiency with payroll software, HRIS systems, Microsoft Excel, and enterprise platforms such as ADP, UKG, Paylocity, Ceridian, Picktrace, or Pet Tiger preferredCPP certification and bilingual English/Spanish skills preferredStrong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, leadership, customer service, and collaboration skills with exceptional accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detailAbility to manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, sit for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, travel between locations as needed, and work additional hours during peak seasons, payroll periods, year-end, and audits

We are an equal-opportunity employer.