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Payroll Manager

Dodge & Cox
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Dodge & Cox is looking to hire an experienced Payroll Manager to join the Human Capital team. The successful candidate will process bi-weekly US payroll and monthly global payrolls and have a solid understanding of the full payroll processing cycle and payroll concepts. We strive to hire employees who have a high level of integrity and ethics. The Payroll Manager will have the potential to learn and grow in a range of payroll and benefit responsibilities. The position reports to the Payroll and Benefits Manager and will work closely with members of the senior management team.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Process bi-weekly payroll for non-exempt employees located in the U.S.
  • Process global payroll for UK, China, Germany using international vendors and consultants
  • Assist with time entry and location tracking questions
  • Complete California Fair Pay reporting for contractors
  • Prepare payroll and audit reports as needed
  • Complete benefit audits
  • Assist with Voluntary Disability Insurance administration
  • Assist with Profit Sharing Plan onboarding of new employees, and ongoing communications
  • Complete employment compensation verifications
  • Serve as a back-up for the Payroll and Benefits Manager

Qualifications

Dodge & Cox targets candidates with high levels of academic and professional achievement, and leadership ability.

  • Four year college degree with an excellent academic record
  • 10-15 years of payroll experience; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
  • Exhibit excellent judgement, must be able to maintain confidentiality, and operate with a high level of integrity
  • Experience working with payroll software systems, Workday and ADP Smart Compliance experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Understand multi-state payroll tax withholding
  • Organized and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Reliable, fast learner with strong attention to detail
  • Proficient at data analysis and leveraging automation
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to think independently while working collaboratively

Requirements:

  • Dodge & Cox has a 4/1 hybrid work model, and all Dodge & Cox employees are required to be in their assigned office as noted in the job posting Monday - Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely on Friday.

The salary range for this position is $160k - $200k.

The listed pay scale denotes only the pay range of the base salary and does not include discretionary bonus compensation, which may make up an important portion of the total remuneration. Dodge & Cox encourages applicants to consider the value of the many competitive benefits it offers, including coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit. Dodge & Cox also provides additional benefits such as commuter, health & wellness, backup care, matching gift, employee assistance, and life and disability insurance. The listed pay scale reflects the base salary Dodge & Cox reasonably expects to pay for this position and is not a reflection of the highest and lowest base salary of any current Dodge & Cox employee. Actual base salary will be based on factors such as the candidate's prior relevant experience (including within and external to Dodge & Cox, as applicable), education, skills, and knowledge.

The job description above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. It is the Company’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws. This policy covers all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination. By applying for a position with Dodge & Cox, you acknowledge that you have read our EEO Policy

All Dodge & Cox employees must adhere to the Firm’s security policies and Code of Ethics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary : $160,000 - $200,000

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