Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor (High-Volume, Multi-State) — Hybrid (Irvine, CA)$40/hour +Hybrid: Onsite Tue/Wed/ThuAn outsourced HR & Payroll services firm is hiring a Payroll Supervisor to run high-volume, multi-state payroll operations as the business scales (client base expected to grow significantly). This is a hands-on role for someone who loves clean processes, tight controls, and getting payroll right—every time. What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for 1,500+ employees, including tipped payroll
• Handle multi-state payroll complexity with confidence and consistency
• Own critical California payroll execution and support HR/payroll operational needs (including off-cycle payroll for hires/terminations)
• Troubleshoot timekeeping-to-payroll workflows and reduce recurring payroll issues
• Improve processes, build controls, and help scale payroll operations in a growing environment
• Operate as a player/coach in a lean payroll team (you’ll stay hands-on)

What we’re looking for (must-haves)

• Hands-on ownership of high-volume payroll (1,500+ employees) on a bi-weekly cadence
• Strong multi-state payroll experience
• Proven California payroll experience, including off-cycle payroll needs tied to hires/terminations
• Comfortable in a client-facing, service delivery environment (outsourced payroll experience is a plus)
• Able to commute to Irvine for onsite Tue/Wed/Thu

Tools (nice to have)

• Paylocity (strong plus)
• Timekeeping systems — Altametrix a plus (we can train the right person)

Compensation & benefits

• $40/hour +

Important note on role structureThis engagement may be structured as contract or contract-to-hire depending on client renewal; if contract-only, the project timeline may run through July 31, 2026. We’ll share the exact structure early in the process.Location:Irvine, CA Work model: Hybrid (onsite Tue–Thu)