Senior Manager of Payroll

Addison Group; Irvine (CA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus 15-20%

Descrizione del lavoro

Addison Group, a Fortune 500 organization, seeks a Senior Manager of Payroll in Irvine, CA to lead a high-volume, multi-state payroll function. You will shape payroll operations, optimize Dayforce configurations, and drive accuracy while developing a high-performing team.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting to align timekeeping, benefits, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with wage/hour laws and audits. The role emphasizes process improvements and confidentiality.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field of study.
• Minimum five years leading payroll operations within a large scale, multi-state environment.
• Experience with Dayforce payroll system and optimizing configurations.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and wage/hour requirements.
• Background in audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities for high-volume payroll.

Mansioni

• Direct day-to-day payroll operations for a broad, multi-state employee base with accuracy and consistency.
• Review payroll data, identify issues before processing, and enforce strong validation practices.
• Update and manage payroll procedures reflecting current laws and internal requirements.
• Serve as primary resource for payroll compliance topics including wage, hour, tax, deductions, and reporting.
• Oversee Dayforce platform configuration, testing, and ongoing enhancements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Accounting to align payroll with timekeeping, benefits, and reporting.
• Coordinate and support all audit-related activity with complete documentation.
• Monitor payroll reporting and highlight items needing leadership attention or process changes.
• Evaluate workflows and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide direction, coaching, and development for payroll team members.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Payroll operations

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Strumenti

Dayforce

Descrizione del lavoro

Compensation: 140K to 170K base plus 15-20 percent annual bonus (DOE)

Benefits: Full package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Overview

A Fortune 500 organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Payroll to lead a high volume, multi state payroll function within a growing and well established environment. This role will play a key part in shaping payroll operations, enhancing system capabilities, and supporting a broad employee population.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience within large scale payroll operations, is confident navigating complex regulatory requirements, and excels at improving processes, driving accuracy, and developing a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day to day payroll operations for a broad, multi state employee base and ensure each cycle is executed with accuracy and consistency.
• Review payroll data, identify issues before they impact processing, and reinforce strong validation practices.
• Update and manage payroll procedures so they reflect current laws, internal requirements, and operational best practices.
• Serve as the primary resource for payroll compliance topics including wage and hour rules, tax matters, deductions, and reporting needs.
• Oversee the use and performance of the Dayforce platform including configuration updates, system testing, and ongoing enhancements.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams to keep payroll aligned with timekeeping, benefits, and financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate and support all audit related activity, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready.
• Monitor payroll reporting, assess trends, and highlight items that require leadership attention or process adjustments.
• Evaluate workflows and introduce improvements that increase efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and strengthen overall accuracy.
• Provide direction, coaching, and skill development for payroll team members and support a collaborative, results driven environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information and safeguard all data throughout processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field of study.
• A minimum of five years leading payroll operations within a large scale, multi state environment.
• Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred, including the ability to optimize configurations and resolve system issues.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws along with wage and hour requirements and tax compliance.
• Background in managing audits, reconciliations, and compliance related activities for a high volume payroll function.
• Demonstrated success improving processes, strengthening controls, and creating more efficient workflows.
• High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and consistent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking paired with clear communication and effective leadership skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive payroll information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.