Payroll ManagerOur client with high name brand recognition is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a large workforce across the United States and Canada. This 5 month, W2 hourly position is hybrid (2 days in Menlo Park, California and 2 days remote) and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can lead end-to-end payroll activities with accuracy, compliance, and strong team oversight.
The role requires deep knowledge of multi-jurisdiction payroll practices, equity-related pay elements, and payroll systems such as Workday Payroll and ADP Workforce Now. You will not manage anyone (this is a high-powered individual contributor role).
The role has a potential to become longer that 5 months.Start date is ideally November 9th. If you were laid off recently or wrapping up a contract soon, please apply today!Responsibilities:- Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate pay across regular, off-cycle, and special payroll runs.- Oversee payroll administration for employees in multiple U.S. states as well as Canada, maintaining compliance with applicable tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.- Lead and support payroll staff, setting priorities, reviewing work quality, and helping resolve complex payroll issues escalated by the team.- Manage payroll data within Workday and ADP Workforce Now, validating employee records, earnings, deductions, and tax updates.- Review and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger interfaces, and related records to identify discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy.- Administer payroll components tied to equity compensation, including restricted stock events, with careful attention to timing and taxation.- Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, improve workflows, and support reporting needs.- Handle payroll audits, compliance reviews, and documentation requests by preparing accurate records and maintaining organized payroll files.
Payroll Manager in menlo park at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely.