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Senior Payroll Manager

LHH
South San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 12/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Manager position at LHH?

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to join our client in San Francisco, CA. This full-time direct hire opportunity offers a hybrid work environment.

The Senior Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing the semi-monthly payroll processing, mentoring payroll team members, ensure accuracy and compliance, assist with tax reporting, audits and system management, and identify improvements to payroll systems. This role requires at least 5 years of payroll experience in a high-volume environment and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead semi-monthly payroll process to ensure accuracy and provide final approval on payroll submissions and deliverable
  • Conduct internal audits of payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for all payroll functions
  • Assist with tax reporting, auditing and system management
  • Collaborate with finance, HR, and leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations
  • Supervise and mentor payroll team members
  • Identify improvements to payroll systems and assist in implementing improvements
  • Provide backup for payroll processing as needed


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Certified Payroll Professional preferred
  • 5 years of payroll experience in high volume environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, timekeeping and payroll systems
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Thorough knowledge of California and multi-state payroll regulations
  • System implementation experience highly preferred


Salary: $130,000 - $145,000

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance benefits package, 403(b) retirement plan with matching, employee assistance program, training opportunities for career development, employee discount program, flexible hybrid work schedule, 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, paid birthday time off and two diversity days.


Interested in leading a critical function at a company that values your expertise?

Apply today or connect with LHH to learn more about this opportunity.


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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


If you have the qualifications above and are interested in this opportunity – please apply today! If you are curious what else is available, please review the LHH website!

Salary : $130,000 - $145,000

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