Sr. Payroll Manager

Insight Global (United States); Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Manager to own the full payroll lifecycle in a busy, shift-based environment across multiple facilities in California. You will serve as the payroll SME, handling Paycor, timekeeping, compliance, and 401(k) administration, while partnering with HR, Finance, and site leaders to resolve issues and scale operations.

The role requires leadership experience, strong California wage-and-hour knowledge, and proficiency in payroll accounting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll/accounting experience, including 1+ years in payroll leadership.
• Hands-on, administrator-level Paycor experience, including payroll and timekeeping.
• Experience owning end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Payroll experience within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of California wage-and-hour regulations, including overtime and final pay.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across multiple facilities.
• Ensure California wage-and-hour compliance and accurate payroll accounting.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and site leadership to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Paycor

California wage-and-hour

Multi-site payroll

CPP certification

FPC certification

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPP certification

FPC certification

Tools

Paycor

Timekeeping system

Payroll accounting software

Job description

Job Description

The ideal candidate is an experienced payroll leader who is comfortable owning the full payroll lifecycle in a complex, shift-based operating environment. This person will support employees and leadership across multiple facilities while serving as the primary payroll subject-matter expert, particularly around Paycor, timekeeping, California wage-and-hour compliance, payroll accounting, and 401(k) administration. The Payroll Manager will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while partnering closely with HR, Finance, site leadership, and external partners to resolve payroll issues and maintain compliance. This role will also help strengthen controls, improve processes, and scale payroll operations as the business continues to grow.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive payroll/accounting experience, including 1+ years in payroll leadership
• Hands-on, administrator-level Paycor experience, including payroll and timekeeping/time and attendance
• Experience owning end-to-end payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees
• Payroll experience within a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or distribution environment
• Strong knowledge of California wage-and-hour regulations, including overtime, double time, meal/rest premiums, final pay, and wage statements
• Experience managing multi-site and multi-state payroll, including state withholding and payroll tax requirements
• Strong understanding of complex hourly pay practices, including shift differentials, overtime, incentives, and regular-rate calculations
• Experience with payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger mapping, and month/year-end close
• Experience administering 401(k) payroll processes and supporting plan audits
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large-data reconciliations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Experience helping scale a payroll function during periods of significant organizational growth
• Experience integrating new locations or acquired business units into an existing payroll system
• Experience supporting payroll-related financial, workers’ compensation, retirement plan, or government auditsExperience building customized payroll, labor-cost, headcount, and overtime reporting

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].