Payroll Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a Contract assignment within the financial services sector in Los Angeles, California. This role will oversee end-to-end payroll administration, helping ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll leadership experience, strong familiarity with ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to support a fast-paced banking environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct full-cycle payroll activities from data review through final processing, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.

• Oversee payroll records, deductions, tax with holdings, and benefit-related entries while maintaining compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

• Manage the use of payroll and accounting platforms, including ADP Workforce Now and related systems, to support efficient payroll execution and reporting.

• Review payroll audits, reconcile discrepancies, and resolve processing issues by partnering with finance, benefits, and HR teams.

• Administer payroll elements tied to retirement plans, benefits, expense reimbursements, and timekeeping inputs as part of overall payroll governance.

• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation for leadership, compliance reviews, and internal control purposes.

• Guide day-to-day payroll operations, identify process improvements, and maintain reliable procedures across the department.

• Serve as a key payroll resource for escalations, system-related questions, and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibility for full-cycle payroll operations.

• Hands-on expertise with ADP Workforce Now is required.

• Strong knowledge of payroll administration, benefit deductions, retirement plan processing, and payroll compliance practices.

• Experience working with payroll, accounting, or timekeeping tools such as ADP, Ceridian, Concur, About Time, or similar platforms.

• Solid understanding of audit support, reconciliations, and payroll-related accounting functions.

• Background in financial services or banking is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee data with accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail.