Payroll Manager
CFS
Palmdale, CA
Payroll Manager
Location: Palmdale, CA
About the Company & Opportunity
We are partnering with a stable, well-established service organization in Palmdale that has been in business for more than 70 years. Known for its strong leadership and people-first culture, the company has experienced significant growth in recent years—doubling in size and continuing to expand—while maintaining long-term stability.
As a Payroll Manager, you’ll collaborate with a highly rated, supportive team in an environment that emphasizes flexibility, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Why This Payroll Manager Role Stands Out
Exceptionally generous benefits, including low-cost medical coverage and strong retirement plans
Flexible scheduling options
Clear advancement opportunities
Positive, employee-focused culture
Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 annually
Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager
Lead and oversee full-cycle payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Establish and implement best practices to enhance payroll efficiency and internal controls
Manage payroll accounting activities, including transactions and reporting
Support payroll calculations such as deductions, benefits, garnishments, tax filings, and child support
Maintain accurate and current employee payroll records
Prepare comprehensive wage summaries covering earnings, taxes, deductions, leave balances, retirement, and benefits
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Act as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries
Review existing payroll procedures and recommend process improvements
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly
Preferred Qualifications for the Payroll Manager
3+ years of hands-on payroll experience
2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong working knowledge of payroll compliance and regulations
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
This Payroll Manager opportunity is ideal for a payroll professional seeking stability, strong benefits, and long-term career growth within a respected organization in Palmdale.
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MaxSalary: USD140000
MinSalary: USD100000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.