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Director of Payroll

Jobot
South San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
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Nonprofit Industry - Mission Driven - Hybrid

This Jobot Job is hosted by Daniel Gonzalez

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Salary $110,000 - $135,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to fill the position of Permanent Director of Payroll in the Nonprofit industry. This is a pivotal role within our organization, responsible for the oversight, management, and strategic direction of our payroll operations. The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a deep understanding of payroll processes, audit requirements, and wage regulations, particularly within the state of California.



Why join us?


If you are a seasoned payroll professional with a passion for excellence and a commitment to integrity, we would love to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization and help shape the future of our payroll operations.

Job Details

Responsibilities

As a Permanent Director of Payroll, your key responsibilities will include

  • Overseeing the entire payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Managing a team of payroll specialists, providing guidance, support and performance management.
  • Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures to identify and prevent timecard fraud.
  • Conducting regular audits of payroll procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborating with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll functions.
  • Preparing and disseminating clear and concise payroll-related memos and communications.
  • Keeping abreast of current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes and etc.
  • Managing payroll workload to meet operational requirements.
  • Ensuring payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.

Qualifications

To be considered for this vital role, you must possess

  • A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll leadership role, supporting a 500 employee workforce required.
  • Demonstrated experience and proficiency in UKG Ready system implementation and administration required.
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting heavy audits and detecting timecard fraud.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to supervise and inspire a team.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to write clear and concise memos and other communications.
  • A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Proven experience in managing a high volume, complex payroll system.
  • Extensive knowledge of California wage laws and regulations.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.

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