Payroll Supervisor

At TalentCount, we believe Human Resources is the engine that drives business success, and a strong workplace culture creates the foundation for long-term growth. We take pride in partnering with organizations that value collaboration, accountability, and employee development. Are you a payroll professional who enjoys balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on payroll processing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, compliance, and problem-solving are critical? If so, our client would love to connect with you! Our client is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll operations while actively participating in day-to-day payroll processing. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration across multiple states and pay structures while supporting and mentoring a growing payroll team.

Core Duties:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing in a multi-state and multi-entity environment using ADP Workforce Now.
• Review and process a variety of pay structures, including commissions, bonuses, and piece-rate compensation.
• Audit payroll data such as earnings, deductions, timecards, and adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Handle off-cycle payroll requests, including manual checks, final pay processing, and payroll corrections.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to payroll staff while remaining actively involved in payroll operations.
• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and perform variance analysis between pay periods.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and IT teams to improve payroll workflows and resolve system-related issues.
• Generate payroll-related reports, analytics, and supporting documentation for leadership and audits.
• Conduct training sessions for field employees and operational teams regarding payroll procedures and wage compliance updates.
• Assist with payroll-related audit requests, including workers' compensation, benefits, and financial audits.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including commission and piece-rate payroll processing.
• Prior experience in a lead or supervisory payroll capacity.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll regulations, garnishments, and wage compliance requirements.
• Experience processing payroll independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, formulas, and payroll data analysis.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• CPP certification or related payroll certification is considered an asset.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Why Join?
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential.
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment with supportive leadership.

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Application Question(s): How many years of multi-state/multi-payroll experience do you have?

Location:

Brea, CA 92821 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Brea, CA 92821 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person