Senior Payroll Manager

Overview “I can be myself at work.” You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. Responsibilities Lead and oversee payroll and payroll tax operations for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and timely. Apply advanced knowledge of payroll processes and taxation, including cross‑border and cross‑jurisdiction scenarios, and effectively leverage internal and external resources to determine appropriate tax treatment for complex cases. Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll inputs, deductions, and tax treatment for compensation, pensions or retirement‑related plans, and other employee benefit programs. Own the accurate and timely completion of all payroll activities including payroll‑related reporting and compliance obligations, tax filings, year‑end reporting, payroll reconciliations, and other required internal and external reporting. Build and lead a highly effective team while managing the payroll impacts of organizational growth, workforce changes, and other business needs. Establish repeatable, scalable processes and ensure appropriate staffing to maintain service quality, compliance, and operational continuity. Qualifications Deep experience leading payroll operations in large, complex, multi‑entity organizations with strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, reporting obligations, and payroll best practices. Demonstrated experience managing payroll systems, implementations, upgrades, and process improvements. Strong understanding of payroll controls, compliance, and audit practices. Strategic thinker who can scale operations while maintaining accuracy and risk management. Proven ability to manage payroll vendors and partner effectively across Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Technology, and other key stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills; ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment. 10+ years of experience, including demonstrated success in senior leadership roles building inclusive, high‑performing teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex payroll matters clearly to a range of stakeholders. Benefits & Compensation Southern California Base Salary Range: $164,539-$279,716. In addition to a highly competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, Capital’s annual profitability bonus, and a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr