Payroll Manager
$93,600–$114,400 year
On-siteFolsom, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee end-to-end weekly payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and unionized staff using Spectrum accounting software, ensuring 100% accuracy through regular audits and reconciliation with the finance department. Input, verify, and maintain accurate employee data while calculating gross and net pay that incorporates overtime, bonuses, commissions, and shift differentials per collective bargaining agreements. Deduct federal, state, and local taxes across multiple jurisdictions, manage benefit withholdings, and handle involuntary deductions like garnishments in strict legal compliance. Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay discrepancies, coordinate with HR on personnel changes, and liaise with external vendors to resolve issues. Prepare and file quarterly and annual tax returns, generate distribution reports, and analyze data for budgeting support.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in payroll management, with proven expertise in multi-state payroll and collective bargaining agreements
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws, including FLSA and multi-state tax compliance
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis
- Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Pre-Employment Controlled Substances Testing of Applicants
- All applicants to whom the Company has given a conditional offer of employment are required to submit to a pre-employment Controlled Substances test and must receive a negative result as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in Spectrum accounting software is desired
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
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