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Payroll Manager

Full-time

LHH

LHH has partnered with a reputable hospitality company in search for a Payroll Manager. This is a great management opportunity if you are confident being responsible for directing all payroll operations for an organization. The position reports to accounting yet works closely with HR and departmental leaders.

Key Responsibilities Of This Direct Hire Payroll Manager Position Include:

  • Supervise, support, and mentor one Payroll Specialist.
  • Oversee the full payroll cycle from start to finish, ensuring timely and accurate processing for 400+ employees.
  • Maintain up‑to‑date payroll records.
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll requirements, tax rules, and internal control procedures.
  • Administer payroll changes, special payments, and reimbursements.
  • Review and process gratuities and supplemental compensation.
  • Generate payroll summaries, analytical reports, and reconciliation data for leadership.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience processing payroll for around 500 employees.
  • Proficiency using Workday.
  • Strong communication skills; Spanish is a preferred but not required.
  • Prior leadership experience overseeing payroll staff.
  • Strong understanding of employment laws at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • Excellent organization, accuracy, and commitment to confidentiality.

Benefit offerings include competitive salary with excellent benefits; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and 401K plan with employer match. Program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays. Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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