HR/Payroll Manager

Direct Hire | Client of NOW CFO
Onsite – Sacramento, CA

Our client, a stable and people-focused organization partnering with NOW CFO, is seeking a hands-on HR/Payroll Manager to oversee payroll, HR operations, and benefits administration. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, improving systems, and working in a supportive, family-oriented environment with long-term growth potential.

What You’ll Own

Payroll & Commission Processing

• Manage bi-weekly payroll for ~80 employees with accuracy and consistency

• Handle commissions—collect data, validate with managers, calculate payouts, and ensure compliance with comp plans

• Maintain and audit timecards, pay changes, bonuses, garnishments, and payroll records

• Serve as the primary resource for employee payroll questions

System Implementation & Process Improvement

• Lead the rollout or migration of a new payroll/HRIS platform

• Partner with leadership, IT, and vendors to configure the system and improve workflows

• Build SOPs, train staff, and refine processes to increase efficiency

Benefits & Open Enrollment

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, and disability programs

• Lead annual open enrollment and coordinate with brokers/carriers

• Ensure benefit deductions flow correctly into payroll

• Support employees with benefit changes, questions, and documentation

HR Support

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding from an HR and payroll perspective

• Maintain personnel files, documentation, and compliance requirements

• Assist with policy updates and employee relations support as needed

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll, benefits, and HR processes follow federal, state, and local regulations

• Prepare routine reports for leadership, auditors, or regulatory needs

• Maintain records for workers’ comp, leave programs, and audits

Must-Have Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience running full-cycle payroll

• HR administrative experience (onboarding/offboarding, files, employee support)

• Experience administering benefits and leading open enrollment

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and wage & hour requirements

• Ability to write SOPs/process documentation and train others

• Hands-on experience with payroll or HRIS systems

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of HR/payroll experience; HR certifications are acceptable substitutes

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality

• Strong Excel skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Paycom, ADP, Paychex, or similar platforms

• Prior involvement in a system implementation or migration

• Payroll or HR certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, FPC, CPP)

• Experience processing commission plans

• Safety or compliance-related HR experience

• Psychology or behavioral-based background helpful for employee relations

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $110,000k

• PTO, 401k, Life Insurance

Culture

Supportive, family-driven culture with welcoming leadership, hands-on owners, and real growth opportunities within a stable, long-tenured team.

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