Payroll Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Payroll Manager for our Sacramento based client to support a nation-wide healthcare organization. This role is ideal for a detail oriented payroll professional who thrives in a dynamic, high growth environment and is passionate about building efficient processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering an exceptional employee experience. Our client is recognized for its innovative approach to care, collaborative culture, and strong commitment to supporting both patients and employees - offering a workplace where your expertise directly contributes to operational excellence and organizational success.


This position will have 3 direct reports.

• Salary:$120,000-$130,000
• 100% Remote in California

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end, multi state payroll processing with accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, tax reporting, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Process and manage 1099 payments, ensuring accurate classification, documentation, and timely year end filings.
• Lead year end payroll activities, including W 2 preparation, annual reconciliations, and coordination with Finance and HR.
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems in partnership with HRIS and Finance teams.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and strong customer service.
• Improve payroll workflows, documentation, and data integrity to support organizational growth.
• Collaborate cross functionally to support payroll policy development, process improvements, and operational scalability.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi state payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, tax compliance, and year end reporting requirements.
• Hands on experience with 1099 processing, contractor payments, and annual 1099 filings.
• Expertise in year end payroll tasks, including W 2 preparation, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Proficiency with modern payroll/HRIS systems (Rippling highly preferred).
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to manage complex data.
• Effective communication skills and ability to partner across HR, Finance, and operations teams.
• CPP certification preferred.