Senior Payroll Lead: Compliance & Team Growth

Marina Landscape; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Landscape is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee weekly payroll processing, tax procedures, and certified payroll reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations.

The role includes leading the payroll team, maintaining employee records, handling garnishments, and collaborating with management and accounting in a fast-paced environment requiring confidentiality and precision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience as a senior member of a corporate payroll team or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements.
• Experience handling payroll taxes, garnishments, and employee records.
• Ability to maintain confidential employee and payroll information.

Responsibilities

• Review weekly field payroll reports for accuracy and ensure timely payroll processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including direct deposit and non-direct deposit employee information.
• Review new hire documentation and ensure payroll records are complete and accurate.
• Update employee pay rates for annual merit increases and labor union increases.
• Process weekly payroll taxes and ensure timely tax remittance.
• Process employee garnishments and other payroll adjustments.
• Ensure certified payroll reports are completed and submitted accurately and on time.
• Audit certified payroll submitted by subcontractors, as assigned.
• Interpret company policies and applicable government regulations affecting payroll.
• Ensure payroll processes are efficient, accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Complete payroll audits under the direction of the Controller.
• Reconcile payroll and related liability accounts in the general ledger each pay period.
• Oversee the payroll hold list and ensure appropriate follow-up and resolution.
• Manage inactive employees in American Contractor.
• Oversee OCIP enrollment activities.
• Provide payroll information and respond to employee questions and requests.
• Organize and facilitate weekly payroll team meetings to review updates, priorities, and responsibilities.
• Provide guidance, feedback, training, and support to payroll team members.
• Assist with the onboarding and development of new payroll team members.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll practices, regulations, and industry standards through continuing education and professional development.
• Attend and conduct meetings as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Garnishments

Recordkeeping

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

American Contractor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Human Resources or related field

Tools

American Contractor

Job description

Marina Landscape is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to oversee weekly payroll processing, tax procedures, and certified payroll reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations.

The role includes leading the payroll team, maintaining employee records, handling garnishments, and collaborating with management and accounting in a fast-paced environment requiring confidentiality and precision.