A well-established San Diego organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for an immediate temporary assignment. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance, supporting year-end payroll activities, and serving as the internal subject matter expert for Dayforce.

This position requires someone who can step in quickly, work independently, and maintain accurate payroll processing within a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 850 employees
• Process semi-monthly payroll cycles accurately and on time
• Audit payroll records and identify discrepancies
• Prepare year-end payroll tax reconciliations
• Manage W-2 processing and required payroll adjustments
• Ensure compliance with California Wage & Hour laws
• Research and resolve payroll-related issues
• Generate payroll reports and provide data analysis as needed
• Partner with HR and leadership on payroll-related matters
• Serve as the Dayforce subject matter expert for payroll functions
• Support payroll year-end activities and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• Direct hands-on Dayforce experience
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing
• Strong payroll tax knowledge
• Experience with payroll audits and reconciliations
• W-2 processing experience
• Strong understanding of California Wage & Hour regulations
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• HRIS reporting experience
• Benefits administration exposure
• Experience supporting large employee populations
• Experience with payroll analytics and reporting