Payroll Manager | San Rafael, CA | $55.29/hr

Payroll Manager

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead and optimize our payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll management experience, including hands-on expertise with UKG, a strong understanding of California labor laws (knowledge of Hawaii and Oregon employment laws is a plus), and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

This role will oversee a team of three or more payroll professionals and be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. The Payroll Manager will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll, tax compliance, auditing, general ledger reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement. The successful candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and a demonstrated track record of identifying workflow inefficiencies, implementing solutions, and optimizing operational performance.

The ideal candidate is compliance-focused, highly organized, and able to think outside the box when solving complex payroll challenges. They will build strong partnerships across departments, particularly with Accounting and Finance, and serve as a mentor and coach to team members. This position requires someone who can assess current processes, recommend improvements, strengthen internal controls, and drive efficiencies while maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.

This is a hybrid position requiring the ability to work two days onsite and three days remotely. Candidates must have exceptional attention to detail, strong reporting and analytical skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and team development.
 

Perfect Timing is a temporary staffing agency and direct hire recruiting firm that serves clients throughout the entire San Francisco Bay Area. We've been helping companies hire and people find jobs in the Bay Area for almost 40 years. Based in San Rafael, we specialize in temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placements across administrative support, accounting, finance, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors.
 

To apply or work with Perfect Timing as a client go to www.perfecttiming.com