Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager
Palmdale, CA
$90,000 – $135,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits & 401(k) Match

A well-established and growing healthcare organization in the Palmdale area is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and oversee payroll operations. This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that values its employees and offers strong long-term stability, competitive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Position Overview

The Payroll Manager will oversee the full-cycle payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness for a multi-entity workforce. This role will partner closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to support payroll strategy, compliance, and process improvements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 – $135,000 depending on experience
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Strong 401(k) match
• Paid time off and holiday package
• Stable and team-oriented workplace culture

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state healthcare workforce
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and healthcare-specific payroll regulations
• Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Partner with HR regarding employee changes, benefits deductions, and leave administration
• Maintain and improve payroll systems, controls, and procedures
• Assist with year-end processing including W-2s and related reporting
• Support leadership with payroll analytics and reporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Healthcare industry payroll experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and compliance
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail