<p>Payroll Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Carson, CA (On-site)</p><p>Our client is a <strong>growing, dynamic organization</strong> in the Carson area seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to lead and oversee in-house payroll operations for a large, complex workforce. This is a hands-on leadership role for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings deep expertise in payroll compliance, union payroll, and multi-state operations.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to partner cross-functionally while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage <strong>in-house payroll processing for 800+ employees</strong>, including union and non-union staff</li><li>Supervise weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy of wages, benefits, garnishments, and tax deductions</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>multi-state payroll tax laws</strong>, wage and hour regulations, and union labor agreements</li><li>Reconcile payroll tax submissions and manage quarterly and annual filings, including <strong>W-2s</strong></li><li>Prepare payroll documentation and reports for audits, workers’ compensation reviews, and union contract requirements</li><li>Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll inquiries and discrepancy resolution</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to support payroll-related initiatives</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations and increase efficiency</li><li>Maintain and update payroll systems in alignment with current regulations and company policies</li><li>Train, mentor, and develop payroll staff to support operational excellence and team growth</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li><strong>5+ years of in-house payroll experience</strong>, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities</li><li>Proven experience managing payroll for <strong>large employee populations (1,000+ employees)</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>union payroll</strong>, multi-state payroll compliance, and wage & hour laws</li><li>Experience with payroll tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting</li><li>High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Payroll certification (CPP or FPC) preferred</li></ul><p>Why Join?</p><ul><li>Join a <strong>growing and forward-thinking company</strong></li><li>Leadership role with the ability to make an impact</li><li>Stable, long-term opportunity with room for professional growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email your Robert Half recruiter. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 562-800-3963 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0013350130. email resume to [email protected]</p>
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead complex global payroll operations for a fast-paced, multi-entity organization based in Los Angeles, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a senior payroll leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution across international payroll, compliance, systems, and vendor partnerships. The role will serve as a key advisor on payroll matters while helping strengthen processes, reporting, and cross-functional alignment across the business.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple countries, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule in compliance with local requirements.<br>• Direct relationships with payroll and benefits providers, including evaluating service quality, resolving issues, and identifying opportunities for improvement.<br>• Enhance payroll operations through automation, process optimization, and effective use of payroll and HR technology platforms.<br>• Partner closely with teams such as Human Resources, Finance, and Legal to maintain accurate employee records, benefits data, and organizational changes that affect pay.<br>• Monitor changing payroll laws and statutory obligations across jurisdictions and maintain controls that support ongoing compliance.<br>• Contribute to internal and external audit activities by organizing documentation, validating records, and supporting issue resolution.<br>• Produce regular and on-demand payroll reports for leadership and business stakeholders to support decision-making and workforce planning.<br>• Handle complex payroll inquiries and escalations from employees and managers with timely research and resolution.<br>• Serve as a primary payroll stakeholder for timekeeping initiatives, system enhancements, and broader payroll-related projects, including vendor transitions and platform migrations.<br>• Establish, document, and maintain standard operating procedures to create consistency, accountability, and scalability across payroll operations.