We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and streamline payroll operations for a multi-state organization based in Sunnyvale, California. This role requires a strategic leader who can ensure accurate payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and effective management of benefits and leave of absence programs. If you have a proven track record in payroll management and are passionate about driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Manage and process full-cycle payroll for over 500 employees across multiple states and Canada. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to ensure timely and accurate bi-monthly payroll processing. • Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state payroll laws. • Administer leave of absence payments and ensure proper tracking and reconciliation. • Handle benefits payroll operations, including 401(k) contributions and benefits reconciliations. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies. • Lead efforts to improve payroll systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. • Monitor and implement changes in payroll regulations to maintain compliance. • Prepare detailed payroll reports and analyses for management review. • Provide guidance and training to payroll staff to enhance team performance.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing payroll operations. • Expertise in full-cycle payroll, including multi-state and Canadian payroll. • Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting. • Strong knowledge of bi-monthly payroll practices and regulations. • Experience handling payroll for organizations with over 500 employees. • Familiarity with administering leave of absence payments and benefits reconciliations. • In-depth understanding of compliance requirements for payroll and benefits. • Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

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Sunnyvale, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and streamline payroll operations for a multi-state organization based in Sunnyvale, California. This role requires a strategic leader who can ensure accurate payroll processing, compliance with regulations, and effective management of benefits and leave of absence programs. If you have a proven track record in payroll management and are passionate about driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Manage and process full-cycle payroll for over 500 employees across multiple states and Canada. • Utilize ADP Workforce Now to ensure timely and accurate bi-monthly payroll processing. • Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state payroll laws. • Administer leave of absence payments and ensure proper tracking and reconciliation. • Handle benefits payroll operations, including 401(k) contributions and benefits reconciliations. • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies. • Lead efforts to improve payroll systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. • Monitor and implement changes in payroll regulations to maintain compliance. • Prepare detailed payroll reports and analyses for management review. • Provide guidance and training to payroll staff to enhance team performance.
2026-04-15T00:00:00Z