Unclassified - Los Angeles, CA
posted 2 months ago
A medium-sized company located in Los Angeles is seeking a reliable, focused, team-player, and trustworthy Payroll Manager to lead the payroll department. This position is crucial as it involves overseeing the payroll for over 3,000 employees on a semi-monthly basis. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for developing systems to process payroll account transactions, which include salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments. The role requires coordination of timekeeping and payroll systems, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies, and supervising a team of five payroll clerks and assistants. In addition to managing payroll processing, the Payroll Manager will oversee payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, raises, and system upgrades. The position also involves creating and coordinating end-user training, liaising with auditors, and managing payroll tax audits. Collaboration with the Human Resource (HR) and Accounting departments is essential to maintain accurate records and prepare reports. The Payroll Manager will resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions, communicate with the payroll provider and other professionals, and guarantee timely payroll processing and distribution. Custom reports will be created as requested by different departments, and the manager will maintain current knowledge of applicable state and federal wage and hour laws. The role also includes building a process for monitoring, auditing, and analyzing payroll operations, along with performing other duties as assigned by the Controller or CFO.