Payroll and Benefits Manager

Our global manufacturing client is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager to join their Lathrop, CA location. HYBRID if local, but open to 100% remote!

The Payroll and Benefits Manager will be responsible for overseeing multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for approximately 500 employees, as well as support benefits and prevailing wage audits and procedures. The ideal candidate must possess knowledge of California payroll laws and prevailing wages. Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred.

• Utilizing ADP Workforce Now to oversee full‑cycle payroll processing for employees across corporate, manufacturing, and project sites
• Ensuring accuracy of wage calculations, overtime, bonuses, and deductions in compliance with FLSA, California, and multi‑state requirements
• Administering payroll and compensation for prevailing wage projects
• Handling garnishments, union dues, fringe allocations, and state‑specific deductions and remittances
• Collaborating with Finance to prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports
• Overseeing compensation administration through structured job architecture, pay bands, and market pricing
• Working with HR business partners to evaluate new roles, promotions, and reclassifications while balancing compliance and equity
• Managing benefits administration (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and leave) and working with vendors to ensure accurate payroll deductions
• Ensuring compliance with filings including COBRA, ACA, ERISA, EEO‑1, Cal Savers, and HIPAA
• Maintaining HRIS and payroll data integrity
• Leading internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, prevailing wage, and tax compliance

• 7+ years compensation, payroll, and benefits experience, ideally within the manufacturing or construction industries
• Certification preferred

Salary: up to $115k + bonus

Employment Type:

Direct Hire

Solomon Edwards Group , LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

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• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Human Resources

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