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Payroll Supervisor

Premier Financial Search
Santa Monica, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Payroll and benefits are where accuracy, trust, and employee experience come together every single pay cycle. This Payroll Supervisor is ideal for someone who takes pride in getting the details right while seeking smarter, more efficient ways to work. If you naturally question processes and look for ways to improve them, this could be a strong next step. Our client is looking to interview and hire quickly.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a subject matter expert for payroll and benefits processes, providing guidance to internal stakeholders
  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and reconciliations
  • Analyze current workflows and identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency
  • Partner with HR, finance, and leadership teams to address payroll and benefits-related inquiries and challenges
  • Ensure data integrity across payroll and HRIS systems, including reporting and audits
  • Stay informed on regulatory changes and proactively adjust processes to maintain compliance
  • Support audits, reporting requirements, and year-end activities such as W-2s and 1095s
  • Contribute to system enhancements, implementations, or automation initiatives, including RPA tools where applicable
  • Provide training and mentorship to team members as needed
  • Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities to support organizational goals


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; exposure to automation or RPA tools is a plus
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • CPP or related certification is a plus
  • Required to work onsite in Santa Monica at least 2 days per week


Compensation:

$70,000 – $85,000 annually, depending on experience


Application Instructions:

Please send your resume in Word format to:

Kayla Tusler

Premier Financial Search

www.pfssearch.com

kayla@pfssearch.com


Let’s Connect & Explore Your Options

We are actively partnering with a variety of firms and organizations seeking accounting and finance professionals. If this role does not feel like the perfect fit, we would still welcome the opportunity to connect. Submit your resume and we will help you explore opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.


About Us

Premier Financial Search specializes in connecting top-tier accounting and finance professionals with leading organizations. We partner with firms of all sizes, from established national practices to growing entrepreneurial companies, across major markets nationwide. Our focus is on building meaningful, long-term matches that benefit both our clients and candidates.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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