Up to $95K Payroll Manager - Benefits and Bonus Plan!!

$95,000 - $95,000/Yr

Unclassified - Mission Viejo, CA

Full-time

Mission Viejo, CA

About the position

Fast paced company in Mission Viejo is seeking a strong Payroll Manager to oversee the preparation, distribution, and reporting processes for payroll. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state laws regarding the calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions. This role requires timely and accurate disbursement of payments and government reports, as well as the establishment of policies and procedures for the payroll function. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes and the ability to manage a team effectively. In this position, the Payroll Manager will design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and compliant with legal requirements. They will analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop a competitive compensation plan. The Payroll Manager will also fulfill all reporting requirements of relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The role involves directing the preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees about benefits, compensation, and personnel policies. The Payroll Manager will administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, they will plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations. Identifying and implementing benefits to enhance the quality of life for employees is also a key responsibility, which includes working with brokers and researching benefits issues. The Payroll Manager will manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection and guide managers through compensation decisions. They will prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems, defining job levels and families in partnership with other managers, and will also prepare budgets for personnel operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, distribution, and reporting processes for payroll.
• Oversee the calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Ensure timely and accurate disbursement of payments and government reports.
• Establish policies and procedures for the payroll function.
• Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Analyze compensation policies and government regulations to develop competitive compensation plans.
• Fulfill reporting requirements of relevant government rules and regulations, including ERISA.
• Direct preparation and distribution of information to inform employees of benefits and compensation policies.
• Administer and review employee benefit programs, including integration following mergers and acquisitions.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates relating to employment and compensation.
• Identify and implement benefits to enhance employee quality of life.
• Manage the design and development of tools for benefits selection and compensation guidance.
• Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems.
• Prepare budgets for personnel operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial markets, and reporting of financial data.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, and government regulations.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Strong mathematical skills including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Intuit QuickBooks and Intuit Quickens.
• Familiarity with electronic mail software including Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience with human resources software such as ADP Enterprise HRMS and Sage Abra HRMS.
• Proficient in spreadsheet software, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with time accounting software like ADP eTIME and WorkForce Software.
• Proficient in word processing software, particularly Microsoft Word.