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Payroll Manager

Robert Half
Merced, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026

Jackie Meza with Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing, with a strong emphasis on California compliance. The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of California payroll regulations, advanced Excel proficiency, and hands-on experience using Ceridian and QuickBooks Time, as well as other timekeeping systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and execute all aspects of multi-state payroll operations, with a focus on California compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Process payroll for hourly, seasonal, and permanent employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Maintain and review payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and support audits with strong documentation.
  • Utilize advanced Excel functions—including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data consolidation—to analyze payroll data and generate reports.
  • Oversee accurate data imports and reconciliations from Ceridian, QuickBooks Time, and other timekeeping software.
  • Ensure payroll procedures align closely with state and federal labor laws, handling wage garnishments, tax filings, and year-end reporting.


Qualifications:

  • Extensive hands-on multi-state payroll experience, with expert-level understanding of California payroll rules.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis).
  • Demonstrated experience with Ceridian, QuickBooks Time, and other payroll/timekeeping systems.
  • Proven ability to process payroll for a variety of employee types (hourly, seasonal, permanent).
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong commitment to compliance and accuracy in all tasks.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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