Payroll Manager

$75,000 - $80,000/Yr

AppleOne - Fontana, CA

Full-time - Senior

Fontana, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager at a leading metal fabricating company in Fontana is responsible for overseeing payroll processing and benefits administration. This role requires strong expertise in multi-state payroll, payroll tax, and data analysis, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience with Paychex HRIS and advanced Excel skills, including v-lookups and pivot tables, to generate reports and analyze payroll data. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, and manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll via Paychex and assist with any employee questions or discrepancies.
• Generate weekly headcount, FSA, 401k, and payroll reports.
• Maintain company affirmative action program and EEO-1 reporting and applicant tracking.
• Oversee multi-state payroll processing for various locations using Paychex HRIS and Payroll systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll administration and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and other company benefits.
• Address benefits-related inquiries and resolve issues as needed.
• Utilize MS Excel to perform detailed data analysis, generate reports, and track key HR metrics.
• Perform salary analysis on existing and potential company positions to make recommendations and ensure competitive pay rates.
• Assist with HR related tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Payroll and Benefits experience with a focus on payroll administration and benefits management.
• Proficiency in Paychex HRIS and Payroll systems.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, including v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Bilingual Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive work environment