Job Details

Position: Senior Payroll Manager or Director

Location: Irvine, CA (Fully Onsite)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Compensation: 150K to 170K base plus 15 percent annual bonus (DOE)

Benefits: Full package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Overview

A Fortune 500 organization is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager or Director to lead a high volume, multi state payroll function within a growing and well established environment. This role will play a key part in shaping payroll operations, enhancing system capabilities, and supporting a broad employee population.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience within large scale payroll operations, is confident navigating complex regulatory requirements, and excels at improving processes, driving accuracy, and developing a high performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day to day payroll operations for a broad, multi state employee base and ensure each cycle is executed with accuracy and consistency.
• Review payroll data, identify issues before they impact processing, and reinforce strong validation practices.
• Update and manage payroll procedures so they reflect current laws, internal requirements, and operational best practices.
• Serve as the primary resource for payroll compliance topics including wage and hour rules, tax matters, deductions, and reporting needs.
• Oversee the use and performance of the Dayforce platform including configuration updates, system testing, and ongoing enhancements.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams to keep payroll aligned with timekeeping, benefits, and financial reporting activities.
• Coordinate and support all audit related activity, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready.
• Monitor payroll reporting, assess trends, and highlight items that require leadership attention or process adjustments.
• Evaluate workflows and introduce improvements that increase efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and strengthen overall accuracy.
• Provide direction, coaching, and skill development for payroll team members and support a collaborative, results driven environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information and safeguard all data throughout processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field of study.
• A minimum of five years leading payroll operations within a large scale, multi state environment.
• Experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred, including the ability to optimize configurations and resolve system issues.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws along with wage and hour requirements and tax compliance.
• Background in managing audits, reconciliations, and compliance related activities for a high volume payroll function.
• Demonstrated success improving processes, strengthening controls, and creating more efficient workflows.
• High level of accuracy, strong organizational skills, and consistent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical thinking paired with clear communication and effective leadership skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive payroll information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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