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Payroll Lead

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Robert Half

Palo Alto, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 8 weeks ago (Updated 7 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 5/27/2026

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Job Description

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FUNCTIONSPayroll Operations & ProcessingLead end‑to‑end payroll processing, including review, validation, and execution of complex transactions.

Serve as the first escalation point for payroll issues and inquiries.

Act as a subject matter expert on California wage and hour laws, including overtime, premium pay, meal/rest penalties, alternative schedules, and final pay.

Partner with HR, Finance, Compliance, and Labor Relations on escalated issues and regulatory inquiries.

Serve as functional lead for payroll/timekeeping systems; support configuration validation, UAT, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, benefits, and time entry.

Lead annual escheat reporting and all year‑end tasks including W‑2 and W‑2C processing.

Document and update payroll procedures, job aids, and checklists.

Leadership & OversightProvide daily workflow oversight, assign work, review output for accuracy, and mentor team members.

Serve as backup for all payroll functions as needed.

Audit & ComplianceReview and approve high‑risk payroll adjustments including retro pay, manual checks, terminations, union corrections, and off‑cycle requests.

Lead payroll audits, perform reconciliations, and identify discrepancies.

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