Payroll Manager

Mason & Blair, LLC., a premier Accounting and Finance search firm in the Bay area, has teamed with a large client of ours on a search for a Payroll Manager . This role is onsite in the South Bay.

You will lead the accurate and timely payment of wages for large, multistate payroll, Reporting to the Director of Payroll.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Payroll Specialists.
• Oversee the end-to-end processing of complex, multi-state payroll, ensuring timely and accurate disbursement of wages and benefits.
• Ensure strict adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws, prevailing wage regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Manage and optimize the integration of timekeeping systems with Workday, verifying data integrity and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Conduct internal payroll audits and support external audits, providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Analyze and resolve complex payroll issues, tax discrepancies, and employee inquiries, providing clear and accurate explanations.
• Prepare comprehensive payroll reports for management, accounting, and compliance purposes, including certified payroll.

Background needed:

• Proficiency in large-scale enterprise payroll software, ideally Workday.
• Strong experience working large (over 1000 EE’s), multistate payroll.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex labor laws, union contracts, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the ability to manage, train, and motivate a high-performing team.
• BS Degree(preferred) and 7+ years of large payroll experience