Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager
Primarily Remote | Alameda County, CA | $150K–$160K Base Salary
The Opportunity
We are partnering with an established California healthcare organization seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join its team.
This opportunity offers the resources and complexity of a large healthcare environment with the flexibility of a primarily remote schedule. The Payroll Manager will have significant ownership and visibility, overseeing payroll operations while playing an important role in timekeeping, workforce management, systems optimization, compliance, and process improvement.
The position is primarily remote, with periodic in-person leadership meetings in Alameda County.
Please note: Only candidates who currently reside in California will be considered for this opportunity.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Primarily remote with periodic onsite leadership meetings
$150,000–$160,000 base salary
Join an established California healthcare organization
High-visibility role with meaningful ownership and opportunity to make an impact
Partner closely with HR, Finance, Operations, leadership, and shared services
Broad responsibilities beyond simply processing payroll
Opportunity to lead and improve payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, and workforce management processes
Significant exposure to systems implementation, automation, reporting, and process improvement
Work within a large, complex, multi-location environment
Opportunity to become a key payroll and workforce management resource within the organization
What You’ll Be Doing
Manage full-cycle, end-to-end payroll operations, including preparation, validation, processing, reconciliation, and timely distribution
Support payroll across multiple business units and entities
Ensure accurate processing of regular pay, overtime, differentials, bonuses, PTO, on-call pay, deductions, garnishments, and adjustments
Review, reconcile, and validate payroll data prior to final processing
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee concerns, tax issues, and payroll inquiries
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll and wage-and-hour requirements
Oversee timekeeping operations and ensure employee time records are accurately reviewed, validated, and approved
Identify, investigate, and resolve timekeeping exceptions and discrepancies
Support employee scheduling systems and broader workforce management operations
Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll, timekeeping, and scheduling systems
Lead and support system implementations, testing, training, upgrades, integrations, and optimization
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement
Support payroll-related audits, reporting requirements, and year-end activities
Develop reporting and workforce metrics to support leadership decision-making
Partner closely with HR, Finance, Operations, leadership, and shared services teams
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of progressive payroll and workforce management experience
Strong full-cycle payroll experience, including processing, reconciliation, compliance, and regulatory reporting
Strong knowledge of California wage-and-hour laws, payroll regulations, and tax compliance requirements
Experience working within a complex, multi-location organization
Healthcare or medical group payroll experience strongly preferred
Experience with major HRIS and payroll platforms, such as Workday, ADP, or comparable systems
Strong experience with timekeeping, scheduling, and workforce management systems
Experience implementing or improving payroll, timekeeping, or scheduling technology is a plus
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and strict payroll deadlines
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments and levels of leadership
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant management experience
CPP or similar payroll certification preferred
Location & Work Arrangement
Alameda County, California
This is a primarily remote position with periodic in-person leadership meetings in Alameda County.
Candidates may live anywhere within California but must be able to attend required onsite meetings in Alameda County. Only candidates who currently reside in California will be considered.
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000–$160,000 annually.
Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced payroll professional who enjoys owning payroll operations, improving processes, working with systems, and partnering across a complex organization, we’d like to connect.
Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation to learn more. Please include a copy of your resume in PDF format when applying.

Work arrangement
Yes