Senior Payroll Lead: End-to-End, Multi-State Ownership

3 Bridge Networks; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

3 Bridge Networks seeks an experienced Senior Payroll Lead to own the end-to-end payroll function in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This hands-on, individual-contributor role carries Payroll Manager-level ownership while remaining a senior, individual contributor.

The role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, HR and external providers, handling multi-state payroll, compliance, and system optimizations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Experience end-to-end payroll management.
• Multi-state payroll experience preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, compliance.
• Experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paylocity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and on-time pay.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with Accounting on payroll journal entries and month-end close.
• Serve as payroll systems expert and improve workflows.
• Support employees with payroll questions and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Multi-state payroll

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPP certification preferred

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Paylocity

Job description

3 Bridge Networks seeks an experienced Senior Payroll Lead to own the end-to-end payroll function in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This hands-on, individual-contributor role carries Payroll Manager-level ownership while remaining a senior, individual contributor.

The role partners closely with Accounting, Finance, HR and external providers, handling multi-state payroll, compliance, and system optimizations.