Senior Payroll Compliance Leader

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus plan

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Manager, Payroll Compliance to lead the payroll compliance framework across federal, state, and local regulations.

You will design audits, strengthen controls, and partner with HR, Finance, Legal and leadership to mitigate risk and ensure accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in payroll compliance, experience with CBAs, and familiarity with Workday, ADP, or SAP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll compliance experience with auditing focus.
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll compliance framework across federal, state, and local laws.
• Design and maintain payroll audit programs and controls.
• Coordinate internal and external payroll audits with regulators and auditors.
• Assess payroll risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with CBAs, Davis-Bacon, and union requirements.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Internal controls

Audit methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

CBA experience

SOX familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Master’s degree or relevant certification preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP

SAP

Job description

Cupertino Electric, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Manager, Payroll Compliance to lead the payroll compliance framework across federal, state, and local regulations.

You will design audits, strengthen controls, and partner with HR, Finance, Legal and leadership to mitigate risk and ensure accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in payroll compliance, experience with CBAs, and familiarity with Workday, ADP, or SAP.