Payroll Supervisor

Title:

Payroll Supervisor
Compensation:
$90,000 – $110,000

Location:

San Diego (hybrid, 80–90% onsite)   Overview:
Seeking a Payroll Supervisor to lead end-to-end payroll operations in a complex, multi-entity environment. This role oversees payroll processing across salaried, hourly, and stipend-based populations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international payroll regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee full-cycle payroll processing with a focus on accuracy and timeliness   Manage and mentor payroll staff, including training and performance oversight   Ensure compliance across multi-state payroll and applicable tax regulations   Review payroll inputs including timekeeping, compensation changes, and deductions   Partner cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies and support employee inquiries   Lead payroll audits and maintain data integrity within payroll systems   Support reporting and continuous process improvements   Oversee payroll compliance for foreign national workforce, including specialized tax reporting   Maintain international tax systems and related documentation processes

Minimum Qualifications:

5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role   Strong understanding of payroll compliance and regulations   

Experience with payroll systems such as Workday, UKG, or similar   Advanced Excel proficiency   Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines   Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field   Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)  

Experience with multi-state and/or international payroll   Exposure to complex or global payroll environments
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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