Senior Payroll Manager — Compliance & Process Leader

Lever, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life/AD&D policy

Short Term Disability and other cover

403(b) retirement with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit pre-tax reimbursements

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function at our Downtown Los Angeles Headquarters. The role ensures timely, accurate pay and regulatory compliance across US payroll processes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in payroll, 3+ years in management, and strong knowledge of benefits, taxes, ERP and ADP Workforce Now. Collaborative with HR and Finance teams, this position requires leadership and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting, business or finance preferred.
• CPP certification desirable for payroll leadership roles.
• 5+ years payroll experience; multi-state knowledge preferred.
• 3+ years payroll management experience required.
• Deep knowledge of payroll processes, taxes, and benefits.
• Experience with ERP and timekeeping in large orgs; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Solid accounting basics: debits/credits/journal entries/reconciliations.
• Strong confidentiality and data security practices.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll functions to ensure on-time processing and accuracy across states.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting.
• Coordinate with HR and accounting; implement payroll policies and procedures.
• Lead, train, and evaluate payroll team; manage annual W2 processing.
• Maintain ERP reconciliation of payroll transactions and reports.
• Prepare ad hoc payroll reports and respond to audits and inquiries.
• Identify updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.
• Communicate deadlines and changes clearly to employees and managers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance preferred.

CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification desirable.

5+ years of relevant payroll experience

3+ years of payroll management experience

Extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including benefits, employment laws, and payroll taxes

Experience with ERP and timekeeping systems at a large organization

Experience processing payroll through ADP Workforce Now

General accounting knowledge (debits, credits, journal entries, reconciliations)

Strong confidentiality and data security

MS Office Suite proficiency

Effective verbal/written communication and problem solving

Strong supervisory and leadership skills

Ability to work independently under deadlines

Valid CA driver license and vehicle insurance for onsite work

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ERP systems

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Planned Parenthood Los Angeles seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll function at our Downtown Los Angeles Headquarters. The role ensures timely, accurate pay and regulatory compliance across US payroll processes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in payroll, 3+ years in management, and strong knowledge of benefits, taxes, ERP and ADP Workforce Now. Collaborative with HR and Finance teams, this position requires leadership and a keen eye for detail.