Payroll Manager 839272

Payroll Manager — Urgently hiring in Irvine!Job Title: Payroll ManagerPay: $100,000 - $115,000 per yearHours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Full-time, Monday to FridayStart Date: ASAPLooking for a rewarding career managing payroll and benefits? Join a dynamic company in Irvine that values precision, compliance, and integrity as a Payroll Manager and make a tangible impact every day.As a Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the complete payroll process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to strict regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with HR and Finance teams to streamline payroll operations, maintain system integrity, and ensure timely payment of wages and benefits.What You’ll Do As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Owning and processing full-cycle, in-house payroll (weekly/biweekly), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance*
• Maintaining and applying federal, state, and local payroll laws, including California wage and hour regulations*
• Auditing payroll data regularly to verify pay rates, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and job costing allocations*
• Reconciling payroll registers to the general ledger and supporting accounting tie-outs and audits*
• Managing payroll system configurations, earnings codes, deductions, taxes, and reporting*
• Preparing and reviewing payroll-related reports, quarterly filings, and year-end processing, including W-2s*
• Ensuring accurate tracking and payment of payroll taxes, garnishments, and other withholdings*
• Troubleshooting payroll discrepancies and resolving issues through research and documentation*
• Partnering with Accounting and HR leadership on payroll accuracy, process improvements, and internal controls*
• Maintaining payroll documentation, checklists, and internal controls to ensure compliance and accuracy

What You’ll Bring The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Proven experience processing in-house payroll (not just reviewing)*
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll calculations, taxes, and deductions*
• Solid understanding of California payroll laws and compliance requirements*
• An accounting-oriented mindset with experience reconciling reports and balancing data*
• High attention to detail with excellent audit and quality control instincts*
• Advanced skills in cloud-based payroll systems and Excel*
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and take ownership of outcomes*
• Professional, discreet, and methodical approach to handling sensitive data

Why Join Us in Irvine?

• Enjoy a competitive salary package with opportunities for bonuses*
• Comprehensive benefits including full paid medical, dental, vision, sick leave, and a 401(k) with a generous match*
• Be part of a Top Workplace recognized by the Orange County Business Journal for five consecutive years

Location & Schedule: This position is on-site in Irvine and offers standard weekday working hours from 9 am to 5 pm.Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're ready to leverage your payroll expertise in a rewarding environment, apply today or contact our recruitment team to learn more. Don’t wait— we’re hiring now!