Payroll Director jobs in California

Payroll Director directs all aspects of payroll processing operations. Establishes and oversees payroll processes and procedures for routine processing, tax reporting and internal financial requirements. Being a Payroll Director designs short-term and long-term strategies to achieve continuous improvement and efficiencies in payroll processing and delivery operations. Keeps stakeholders informed about the status of payroll laws and regulations and develops implementation plans for required changes to operations. Additionally, Payroll Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Payroll Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Payroll Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director Payroll
  • Advantage Solutions
  • Irvine, CA FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    Payroll Director

    The Payroll Director is responsible for the governance, accuracy and compliance of the payroll department and operations. Primary management control of payroll operations and business partnership. Primary contact for special payments and projects.

     

    Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    Responsibilities

    The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

     

    Position Summary The National Payroll Director is responsible for the governance, accuracy and compliance of the payroll department and operations. Primary management control of payroll operations and business partnership. Primary contact for special payments and projects.Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities• Primary contact for the organization’s payroll operations, payroll accounting, payroll tax filing reporting and escalated payroll issues. • Responsible for payroll reconciliations of the biweekly and semimonthly payrolls to ensure SOX controls are maintained and stable.• Coordinates special payments and adjustments and resolves payroll operations issues, and manage through process improvements.• Monitors, assists and collaborate with the payroll teams on all payroll operations. Ensures accurate processing of organizational policies and procedures. Ensures Federal and State regulations to include Canada regulations.• Maintains internal controls for the payroll operations and escalates system deficiencies. Contributes to maintaining and updating the payroll system and participates in testing, training and documentation.• Contributes to maintaining and balances tax records, provides back up support for filing timely quarterly and annual state and federal returns and annual W2 forms.• Ensure all areas of payroll are in compliance with company policy and federal/state regulations to include Canada regulations. Retain and research legal payroll matters and attend sessions to stay up to date on all payroll best practices. Ensure payroll operations remain up to date on all best practices.• Primary contact for internal and external audits.• Partner with business on changes, improvements and daily operations to ensure compliance and customer service.• Maintain strong payroll operations and ensure payroll department meet customer service SLA’s.• Manage payroll sites and ensure information is up to date. 

     

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Direct Reports- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

    Indirect Reports- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

     

    vel and/or Driving Requirements

    -Travel and Driving is not an essential duty and function of this jobMinimum Qualifications: The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

     

    Field of Study/Area of Experience: - 10 years of experience in payroll management and performing the complete payroll cycle, payroll tax filing (multistate) and supervisory experience.

     

    Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Advanced Excel experience is preferred.- Must have strong communication and organizational skills. - Must have the ability to be confidential and above all give the best customer service. - Must be able to multi-task and work independently. - Accounting procedures and methods.- Strong knowledge of payroll data processing by use of in-house ERP, such as Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft.- Strong knowledge of SAS payroll solutions, such as ADP, Ceridian, Paychex.- CPP preferred.- Member of Payroll Association preferred.

     

    Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66% each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Continuously-Work in an Office-Sit-Use Fingers, Hands and/or Arms for: Fine Manipulation (typing - keyboards/handhelds)-Use Fingers, Hands and/or Arms for: Finger/Hand Grip/Grasping -Use Fingers, Hands and/or Arms for: Repetitive Motion

     

    Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

     

    Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

    Important Information

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

     

    The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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Director of payroll
  • Spencer Thomas Group
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionJob Description The Spencer Thomas Group is excited to partner with a healthy beverage company, who is a vibrant leader in the cold-pressed juice industry, to find their next Director o...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Director, Payroll
  • Zūm Services
  • Bay, CA FULL_TIME
  • Zūm has reimagined student transportation, the nation's largest mass transit system. Our integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern service for school districts purpose-built around ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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DIRECTOR, PAYROLL
  • Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District
  • El Cajon, CA FULL_TIME
  • DIRECTOR, PAYROLL R-01685 San Diego County - District Office Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with o...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Director, Payroll
  • Upgrade
  • San Francisco, CA FULL_TIME
  • About the Role: As the Director of Payroll, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll operations for our company. This role requires a seasoned professional with compr...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Director of payroll
  • Virtual
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • Vaco are seeking a dynamic and experienced Payroll Director to lead a great payroll team. The Payroll Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Workday HRIS Payroll Director
  • TPA technologies
  • NO 3RD PARTIES This is a day one Permanent/FTE opportunity. NO sponsorship available. Some Details: Our Southeast US bas...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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North American Payroll Director
  • Spencer Thomas Group
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Description Job Description Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Director to join their o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Payroll (0993)
  • San Francisco Unified School District - COE
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Director of Payroll (0993) at San Francisco Unified School District - COE Application Deadline 3/8/2024 11:55 PM Pacific...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Payroll
  • Company Confidential
  • Lynbrook, NY
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for a Payroll Director to lead our payroll functions. The director will l...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Payroll
  • Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation
  • Lancaster, CA
  • LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION (LLAC) Exempt, Full Time, Monday – Friday Compensation: $120,750.00/yr - $1...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Payroll Director - Americas
  • Oakleaf Partnership Limited
  • New York, NY
  • Role The role requires a proactive mindset. The Payroll Manager/ Payroll Lead will partner closely with the head of Payr...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Payroll Director
  • Crisis24
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Director of Payroll Boca Raton, FL, USA Req #11121 Thursday, March 21, 2024 About Crisis24 Crisis24, a GardaWorld compan...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Payroll Director
  • Volt
  • Duluth, MN
  • Company Overview Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 pr...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Payroll Director jobs
$164,765 to $226,586

Payroll Director in Saint Petersburg, FL
The Payroll Manager uses an understanding of the University’s in-house payroll system to accurately pay employees in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and regulations and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
February 04, 2020
Payroll Director in Lansing, MI
Your payroll program account number should not appear on the two copies of the T4 slip that you give to your employees.
February 06, 2020
Payroll Director in Huntsville, AL
HR should maintain the master employee database, provide the necessary payroll and tax forms to employees and feed the information to Payroll so that employees can be set up in the Payroll system.
February 13, 2020