LJHH Recruitment is partnering with a client to hire highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Manager for a contract role in Sacramento, California. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with federal and state regulations, and maintaining payroll systems and records. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of payroll best practices, and experience with multi-state payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices

• Supervise payroll staff (if applicable) and coordinate with HR and Accounting departments

• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports

• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of employee payroll records including tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits deductions

• Review and submit quarterly and annual payroll tax filings (W-2, W-3, 941, etc.)

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax laws, wage & hour regulations, and payroll systems

• Provide payroll reporting and analytics to HR and Finance leadership

• Coordinate payroll audits and respond to requests from internal and external auditors

• Develop and implement payroll procedures and process improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 2+ years in a managerial or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax regulations, and labor laws

• Proficiency in payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, UKG, Ceridian, or similar)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables)

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred

• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and organizational abilities

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in union payroll or collective bargaining agreement compliance

• Prior experience in a mid-size to large organization (200+ employees)

• Knowledge of California-specific payroll laws and regulations

Next Steps:

Please include your current resume with your online application.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance