Payroll Manager
Sherman Oaks, CA Temporary $35.00 - $38.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

Seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to oversee and process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees. This role combines payroll administration, team oversight, compliance, and process improvement. The ideal candidate has strong payroll expertise, ADP Workforce Now experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Payroll Administration
- Process and oversee bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees
- Review payroll data, including hours, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments
- Manage payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, and pay rate updates
- Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies before payroll deadlines
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Leadership & Oversight
- Provide day-to-day supervision of payroll operations
- Serve as the escalation point for payroll-related issues
- Train and support payroll staff and cross-functional team members
- Review work for accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
- Develop and maintain payroll procedures and best practices
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency

Systems & Collaboration
- Maintain employee records across payroll, HR, and timekeeping systems
- Administer payroll through ADP Workforce Now
- Support payroll system enhancements and upgrades
- Partner with HR and Accounting to ensure accurate employee and payroll data
- Respond to employee payroll and deduction inquiries

Qualifications
- 4-6+ years of payroll experience, including payroll processing and oversight
- Prior lead, senior payroll, or supervisory experience preferred
- Experience processing payroll for approximately 200 employees
- Strong knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefits
- Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) or similar payroll systems
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and deadline management
- Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -062026-424868