Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager for a leading event services organization in the San Fernando Valley on a contract basis for 3+ months. This onsite opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented Payroll Manager who can quickly bring accuracy, consistency, and operational support to a high-volume payroll function. The role will partner closely with HR leadership to oversee payroll operations, support compliance initiatives, and enhance day-to-day processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population across multiple business entities on a bi-weekly schedule.• Direct complex payroll activities involving salaried and hourly employees, location-based pay variations, and employees working in multiple states.• Provide day-to-day oversight to payroll team members while maintaining high standards for precision, compliance, and on-time delivery.• Process variable compensation elements such as bonuses, commissions, and sales-related incentive earnings using supporting operational data.• Manage specialized payments, including equity-related compensation, dividend distributions, and other non-routine payroll items.• Monitor payroll tax obligations and reporting requirements to help ensure alignment with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.• Prepare payroll records, reports, and reconciliations needed for audit requests and review activities.• Create and refine payroll procedures and standard operating documentation to improve continuity and knowledge sharing.

• 5+ years of payroll leadership experience supporting large employee populations of 500 or more. • Demonstrated background managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll with strong knowledge of California wage and hour requirements. • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable enterprise payroll platform. • Prior involvement in administering commission-based compensation and other variable pay components. • Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and provide steady leadership in an interim or transitional environment. • Experience supporting payroll audits, including report generation, reconciliations, and response to PBC-related requests. • Strong understanding of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, and high-volume processing best practices.

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Van Nuys, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
50 - 60 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager for a leading event services organization in the San Fernando Valley on a contract basis for 3+ months. This onsite opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented Payroll Manager who can quickly bring accuracy, consistency, and operational support to a high-volume payroll function. The role will partner closely with HR leadership to oversee payroll operations, support compliance initiatives, and enhance day-to-day processes in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population across multiple business entities on a bi-weekly schedule.• Direct complex payroll activities involving salaried and hourly employees, location-based pay variations, and employees working in multiple states.• Provide day-to-day oversight to payroll team members while maintaining high standards for precision, compliance, and on-time delivery.• Process variable compensation elements such as bonuses, commissions, and sales-related incentive earnings using supporting operational data.• Manage specialized payments, including equity-related compensation, dividend distributions, and other non-routine payroll items.• Monitor payroll tax obligations and reporting requirements to help ensure alignment with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.• Prepare payroll records, reports, and reconciliations needed for audit requests and review activities.• Create and refine payroll procedures and standard operating documentation to improve continuity and knowledge sharing.
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z