Payroll Manager

Irvine, CA


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Finance and Accounting

Reference ID: 10066585

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/cCLrZD


Position Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid – 1 day remote once ramped)

Assignment Type: Permanent Hire

Compensation: $110000 – $125000 / Year

Work Schedule: M–F 9–5

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).


Job Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead and oversee full-cycle payroll operations while managing payroll accounting functions and developing team structure and internal controls. This role is responsible for executing payroll processing, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining accurate payroll-related financial reporting across multiple entities and locations.

The Payroll Manager will supervise payroll staff, establish departmental goals and controls, and serve as a subject matter expert on payroll administration, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax compliance. This individual will partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll processes are timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end payroll processing, including bi-weekly payroll, tax filings, year-end reporting, garnishments, and benefit deductions
  • Oversee payroll system administration, compliance, and internal controls
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll team members, including performance management and training
  • Review and reconcile payroll data, ensuring accuracy of earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings
  • Approve and post payroll-related journal entries and ensure timely month-end close activities
  • Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and support financial reporting requirements
  • Analyze labor costs, headcount changes, and wage variances to support budgeting and forecasting efforts
  • Generate payroll and labor reports to support leadership decision-making
  • Support internal and external audit requests related to payroll and labor
  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and efficiencies within payroll operations

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5–10 years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll accounting responsibilities
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, payroll tax regulations, general ledger postings, and reconciliations
  • Experience with enterprise payroll and timekeeping systems
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strict confidentiality

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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