Senior Payroll Manager | Compliance & Systems Lead

Rehrig Pacific; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific in Monterey Park, CA, seeks a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end US payrolls and support Canada where needed, ensuring accurate, on-time processing and strong controls.

You will drive compliance with federal, state, and local laws, oversee payroll data governance, and develop the payroll team while partnering with HR, Finance, and vendors to continuously improve service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience supporting multi-state payroll operations.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ADP WorkforceNow, payroll controls, payroll processing, payroll taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll operations for 1,000+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations for all U.S. payrolls and support Canadian payroll processing as required.
• Ensure payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and special payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Resolve escalated payroll issues and ensure timely correction of payroll discrepancies.
• Establish payroll calendars, service standards, and operational commitments are consistently achieved.
• Establish and maintain payroll controls that ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and applicable international payroll requirements.
• Ensure timely completion and filing of payroll tax reports, year-end reporting, W-2 processing, audits, and agency requirements.
• Monitor payroll legislation changes and implement required process and system updates.
• Maintain documentation supporting payroll controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain governance over payroll systems, payroll master data, and payroll-related processes.
• Ensure payroll records are complete, accurate, auditable, and maintained in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend payroll technology enhancements, automation opportunities, and process improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to address payroll system issues and enhancements.
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll team members to ensure capability, accountability, and succession readiness.
• Establish priorities, workload distribution, and performance expectations for payroll staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, compliance, and customer service.
• Ensure payroll procedures are documented, standardized, and consistently followed.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, tax service providers, and system vendors.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Operations, and business leadership to ensure payroll requirements are effectively supported.
• Communicate payroll risks, compliance matters, operational issues, and recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor payroll service, quality, compliance, and performance metrics.
• Lead payroll-related projects, process redesign efforts, internal audits, and system implementations.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, controls, and employee experience.
• Provide payroll reporting, analysis, and recommendations to support business decisions.

Skills

Payroll management

ADP WorkforceNow

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

Job description

Rehrig Pacific in Monterey Park, CA, seeks a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end US payrolls and support Canada where needed, ensuring accurate, on-time processing and strong controls.

You will drive compliance with federal, state, and local laws, oversee payroll data governance, and develop the payroll team while partnering with HR, Finance, and vendors to continuously improve service.