Payroll & HRIS Manager

Odyssey Information Services - Anaheim, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Anaheim, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll & HRIS Manager will oversee payroll processing and compliance for an aerospace company, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees. This full-time position will initially be onsite and transition to a hybrid model. The role requires managing multi-state, union, and international payrolls while collaborating with third-party vendors and leveraging the Paylocity platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Handle multi-state, union, and international payrolls, coordinating with third-party vendors for global payroll needs.
• Lead payroll operations through initial and ongoing transitions, anticipating potential challenges.
• Build, analyze, and interpret payroll reports to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with a Paylocity service representative for necessary system configurations.
• Act as a reliable single-point payroll expert with minimal backup support from an HR Generalist.
• Navigate complex payroll needs and manage multi-entity payroll transitions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' payroll management experience.
• Strong experience in Paylocity or comparable payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday).
• Proficiency in payroll reporting and analysis, skilled in report-building and interpretation.
• Experience with union payrolls/employees.
• Experience managing multi-state or multi-site payrolls.
• International payroll coordination and vendor management.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong adaptability with the ability to prioritize and troubleshoot complex payroll functions independently.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.