• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple sites, ensuring accurate and timely execution of weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly payrolls.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other relevant departments to gather and verify payroll data, such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and changes in compensation.
• Maintain a deep understanding of California payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance with state-specific requirements.
• Calculate and process various payroll elements, including regular wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, benefits, and deductions, while ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Perform audits and reviews of payroll data to identify discrepancies and rectify issues before processing.
• Generate payroll reports for management, finance, and other stakeholders as needed, providing insights into labor costs, trends, and variances.
• Manage and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, addressing concerns and providing clear and helpful explanations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, changes in payroll regulations, and best practices to continuously improve payroll processes.
• Lead and mentor a payroll team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors, such as payroll software providers and tax authorities, to resolve technical issues, implement updates, and ensure compliance.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, suggesting enhancements to streamline payroll operations and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive employee information.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.
• 5+ of progressive experience in payroll management, with a demonstrated history of overseeing multi-site payroll operations.
• Proficiency in California payroll regulations and laws, ensuring compliance with complex state requirements.
• Strong understanding of different payroll frequencies, including weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly cycles.
• Experience with payroll software systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, even under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain payroll-related matters to employees and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• High level of integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive employee information.
• Ability to adapt to changes in regulations and technology and implement necessary adjustments to payroll processes.
• Problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to continuous process improvement.

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