California Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job Summary

Managing payroll and benefits operations remotely, the full-time California Payroll and Benefits Manager will oversee payroll execution, ensure compliance with labor laws, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize systems and processes.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations and maintain data integrity within the HRIS
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws while managing year-end payroll activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline operational processes and manage relationships with external payroll vendors

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex, multi-state payroll operations and benefits administration
• Advanced knowledge of payroll platforms, with experience in Rippling and Tilt preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll and benefits regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and FMLA
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and build structured processes from the ground up
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and confidentiality