Senior Payroll Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to join our client in South San Francisco, CA. This full-time direct hire opportunity offers a hybrid work environment.

The Senior Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing the semi-monthly payroll processing, mentoring payroll team members, ensure accuracy and compliance, assist with tax reporting, audits and system management, and identify improvements to payroll systems. This role requires at least 5 years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities :

• Lead semi-monthly payroll process to ensure accuracy and provide final approval on payroll submissions and deliverable
• Conduct internal audits of payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all payroll functions
• Assist with tax reporting, auditing and system management
• Collaborate with finance, HR, and leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Supervise and mentor payroll team members
• Identify improvements to payroll systems and assist in implementing improvements
• Provide backup for payroll processing as needed

Qualifications :

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance benefits package, 403(b) retirement plan with matching, employee assistance program, training opportunities for career development, employee discount program, flexible hybrid work schedule, 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, paid birthday time off and two diversity days.

Pay Details : $125,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year

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