Payroll Supervisor

Veritas Search Group; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll processing. This role ensures compliance with regulations while leading payroll operations and driving improvements. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, proficiency with payroll systems like ADP and Workday, and strong communication skills. This position is on-site in California and emphasizes the need for a detail-oriented approach to processing payroll accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll compliance and multi-state regulations.
• Supervisory experience in payroll or accounting.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review and reconcile payroll cycles and adjustments.
• Train and mentor payroll staff in daily operations.

Skills

Experience in payroll processing

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Problem-solving ability

Tools

ADP

Workday

Paycom

UKG

Ceridian

Job description

This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted. This role is on-site.

Please submit your resume and send to [e-mail] if you are interested. Thank you!

Overview

The Payroll Supervisor role oversees the accurate and timely processing of payroll for the organization. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintains payroll systems and controls, and provides guidance to payroll staff. The Payroll Supervisor works closely with HR, Finance, and internal departments to support employee inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and drive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Review, approve, and reconcile payroll cycles, adjustments, off-cycle payments, and final checks.
• Maintain payroll records, wage garnishments, tax withholdings, deductions, and direct deposit setups.
• Oversee payroll system updates, audits, and configuration changes to improve efficiency.
• Partner with HR and Finance on employee onboarding, compensation updates, and policy application.
• Ensure federal, state, and local regulatory compliance, including wage/hour laws and tax reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review payroll reports for auditing, budgeting, and leadership review.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.
• Train, mentor, and support payroll staff in daily operations and best practices.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects involving system integrations, process improvements, and year-end activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing, payroll compliance, and multi-state regulations.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience in payroll or accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom, UKG, Ceridian, etc.).
• Proficiency in Excel and standard payroll reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and lead in a fast-paced environment.