HR and Payroll Manager

HR and Payroll Manager – Merit HR (Merit Resource Group)

Location:

San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role with three onsite days per week; onsite presence is required for the first two months.

Pay Range
: $ – $ per year (Merit HR provided range).

Contact
: HR Evangelist, Elevating HR, Contingent Search and Fractional/Interim/Project HR Consulting –

What you will do:

• Process and manage multi‑state payroll for six entities.
• Maintain and audit payroll and benefits records with unwavering accuracy.
• Administer benefits enrollment, compliance, and reconciliations.
• Handle HR and payroll inquiries with tact and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and labor laws.
• Assist with onboarding, employee record management, and HR documentation.
• Oversee time‑keeping systems, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation.
• Supervise two administrative professionals and an outsourced IT partner.

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of payroll and HR administration experience; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Uncompromising confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, benefits administration, and compliance.
• Detail‑obsessed with strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability setting.

What you will get:

• Excellent compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to own the HR/Payroll function and work with a dedicated and loyal team.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Human Resources
• Industries:
  Accounting and Professional Services