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Payroll Manager

Century Group
Alameda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026
Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Payroll Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $130,000 to $140,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage end to end payroll operations and ensure employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Oversee payroll reporting requirements, including certified payroll, union reporting, tax filings, and year end processing activities.
  • Review payroll data, labor allocations, job costing details, and account reconciliations to maintain accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinate with operations, accounting, auditors, and other stakeholders to address payroll related matters and reporting needs.
  • Lead and develop payroll team members while establishing priorities and ensuring critical deadlines are met.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5 years of payroll management experience with responsibility for high volume payroll processing.
  • Previous experience administering certified payroll and union payroll within a regulated business environment.
  • Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, compliance requirements, and payroll reporting procedures.
  • Advanced proficiency with payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and related workforce management tools.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience with construction, contracting, or project based business environments.
  • Strong understanding of labor costing, workforce reporting, and payroll compliance requirements.
  • Proven leadership skills with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing payroll staff.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners.

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Salary : $130,000 - $140,000

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