Payroll Manager

About the Organization Our client is a prominent, mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential housing, supportive services, and community stability across San Francisco. Operating with a compassionate, open-door philosophy, they rely on a dedicated workforce of both union and non-union staff. We are seeking a detail-oriented, compliance-minded financial leader to ensure exactness and fiscal integrity across their payroll operations. Required Qualifications & Skills Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in full-cycle payroll and benefits administration (prior experience in a non-profit or multi-program organization is highly preferred). Technical Proficiency: Hands-on proficiency with modern HRIS and payroll software (Paycom experience strongly preferred; ADP, Paychex, or similar accepted). Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data auditing and reconciliations. California Labor & Tax Knowledge: Deep understanding of California labor laws, wage-and-hour compliance, ACA regulations, and statutory payroll tax rules. Labor Union Awareness: Knowledge or experience working with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and union dues administration is preferred. Certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar credential is a strong plus. Confidentiality & Precision: High attention to detail, strong time management, and a proven ability to manage sensitive salary and financial data with complete integrity. Clearances & Physical Demands: Must be able to pass background screening in compliance with San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance, complete annual TB screening, and meet physical demands (including lifting up to 20 lbs). Salary and Hours salary: $50 - $56 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors Responsibilities Full-Cycle Payroll Processing (70%): Process accurate, timely biweekly payroll for ~450 exempt and non-exempt staff utilizing Paycom . Manage voluntary deductions (health & welfare, 403(b), union dues/initiations) and involuntary garnishments. Oversee paycheck distributions, direct deposits, manual checks, FSA enrollments, and year-end tax reporting (W-2s, 1095-Cs). Compliance, Auditing & Reporting (20%): Ensure strict compliance with federal, California state, and San Francisco local payroll regulations and wage-and-hour laws. Conduct bi-weekly payroll audits interpreting internal pay practices and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). Partner with Finance on journal entries, reconciliations, funder reporting, and annual financial audits. Benefits Billing Administration (10%): Prepare monthly invoicing and reconciliation reports for medical, dental, vision, life, and EAP coverage. Generate monthly census, fee funding, and credit reports for insurance vendors. Team Leadership & Workflow Streamlining: Supervise on-call payroll employees and temporary staff as needed. Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, adopt digital tools, and standardize processes to enhance efficiency. Skills Payroll Processing Union Payroll Benefit Administration Certified Payroll Professional Payroll Supv/Mgmt Responsibility Qualifications Years of experience: 0 years Experience level: Manager Experience Manager Education Bachelors Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical prescription dental vision AD&D life insurance offerings short-term disability 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility) This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr