Payroll Manager

Description We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Manager in San Francisco, California. The role involves managing payroll functions in our team, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and maintaining efficient payroll operations. The successful candidate will be expected to handle complex payroll inquiries, conduct audits, and guide the team to meet schedules and performance requirements.Responsibilities: Administer efficient payroll operations and organize staff to ensure optimal productivity. Ensure compliance with government payroll and tax requirements, and stay updated with current changes in these areas. Evaluate and audit processes for compliance, and implement necessary changes. Resolve incoming tax notices from various agencies by researching and determining the root cause. Analyze diverse issues, requiring evaluation of a variety of factors, including current business trends. Adhere to operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Develop and administer schedules and performance requirements. Prepare post payroll audits and reports, track errors using technology and reporting tools. Lead internal or external audits and review of records, tax filings, and other relevant documentation. Evaluate federal, state, and local wage and hour rules, and their impacts on executive compensation. Collaborate closely with organizational partners for accurate GL and tax reporting. Respond to complex payroll related inquiries from employees and key stakeholders. Conduct in-depth analysis to produce complex reports. Guide transitions in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Communicate effectively with various levels of management to ensure high level of customer support and positive customer interactions. Develop, maintain, and improve payroll and employment tax processes, and internal controls to preserve the quality and efficiency of all payroll functions while ensuring regulatory compliance. Manage vendors and system providers, including compliance with service level agreements. Manage, coach, and develop team members and conduct ongoing training for payroll staff to ensure productivity and knowledge of overall processes are maintained and improved. Requirements Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role as a Payroll Manager. Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is necessary for this role. Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services is expected. Experience with ADP Workforce Now will be considered an advantage. Knowledge of Ceridian software is a crucial requirement for this position. Experience in Concur software is highly desirable. Should have experience in 401k - RRSP Administration. Familiarity with About Time software is an added advantage. Proficiency in Accounting Functions is necessary. Auditing skills are a must for this role. Should have a good understanding of Benefit Functions.Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .