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Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager

San Francisco StaffingSan Francisco, CA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Senior Payroll Manager

Join a well-established family office with an outstanding culture and collaborative team. We're seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations, lead a small team, and manage benefits administration across multiple entities. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with leadership, contribute to strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with payroll and benefit regulations.

Responsibilities Include :

  • Payroll Management
  • Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across five cycles.
  • Review, audit, and reconcile payroll and timekeeping data.
  • Manage payroll tax reporting, filings, and year-end processes.
  • Partner with the Payroll Manager on bonus and incentive payments.
  • Provide guidance, leadership, and excellent service on payroll matters.
  • Retirement Plan & Benefits
  • Support administration of 401(k), profit-sharing, and deferred compensation plans.
  • Oversee annual testing, compliance, and regulatory filings (ACA, 5500, SF HCSO).
  • Ensure accuracy of benefit reconciliations and payroll contribution funding.
  • Finance & Reporting
  • Manage payroll-related cash flow and intercompany journal entries.
  • Prepare variance analysis and personnel cost forecasts.
  • Provide payroll and benefits data for board and year-end reporting.
  • Track and analyze consulting expenses and management fees.

Requirements Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including 3+ years in management.
  • Strong knowledge of California payroll, tax, and labor laws.
  • Proficiency with payroll / HRIS systems (Paycom, ADP, or similar) and Excel.
  • Experience with benefit administration and compliance reporting.
  • Why Join?

  • Competitive pay ($150175k base + bonus).
  • Hybrid schedule : 3 days in the San Francisco Financial District office.
  • Collaborative team with a supportive and professional culture.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations and partner with leadership in a respected family office.
  • Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go.

    Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract / temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract / temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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