Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Concord, California. This role is essential for overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing payroll processes for a mid-sized workforce. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in multi-state payroll and full-cycle payroll management.

Responsibilities:

Manages all payroll, timekeeping, and employee record systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and legal complianceProcesses semi‑monthly payroll after approvals; manages deductions, garnishments, and remittancesTracks PTO balances, updates employee data, reconciles quarterly payroll taxes, and supports year‑end reportingPrepares monthly payroll and headcount reports; distributes W‑2 and 1095‑C formsIdentifies opportunities to improve payroll, timekeeping, and HR systemsServes as subject matter expert on company benefit plans and supports open enrollmentEnsures benefit enrollments, terminations, and payroll deductions are accurate and timelyManages benefits system maintenance, new‑hire enrollments, ACA compliance, and ongoing auditsPartners with HR on 401(k) administration and leads the 401(k) audit processActs as primary backup to HR for benefits and responds promptly to employee inquiriesSupports onboarding by delivering payroll, policy, and timekeeping training to new hires and managersHandles employment verifications and unemployment (EDD) requestsMaintains and reconciles payroll- and benefits‑related accounts and recordsUpdates system data, manages forms and supplies, supports recognition programs, and performs other assigned duties