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Director of Payroll/Payroll Manager

ROARK
Riverside, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2026

We’re partnering with a fast-paced staffing organization to hire a Director of Payroll/Payroll Manager who will own end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-state employee population. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who thrives in high-volume environments, understands the complexity of staffing payroll, and is confident in driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement. Experience with ADP Workforce Now is highly desired.

What you'll do:

  • Run full-cycle payroll for 1,000 employees across multiple pay groups and schedules
  • Ensure multi-state compliance (tax registrations, withholding, reciprocal agreements)
  • Manage staffing payroll complexity (hourly, variable pay, OT, shift differentials, bonuses/commissions as applicable)
  • Maintain compliance with wage/hour laws, garnishments, unemployment, and related regulations
  • Own payroll systems and reporting; optimize workflows and controls (ADP WFN preferred)
  • Lead audits, reconciliations, quarter/year-end close, W-2s, and agency filings

What we're looking for:

  • Significant payroll leadership experience supporting large-scale payroll
  • Proven expertise in managing multi-state payroll and related compliance/tax considerations
  • Strong knowledge of payroll best practices, controls, and reconciliation discipline

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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