Created/Revised Date: June 12, 2026
Anticipated Closing Date: [Enter date this job posting will anticipate to close]
Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Cypress / North Orange County, CA (90620 Market)
Shift: Standard Business Hours
Salary Pay Range: $95,000 – $120,000 annually
- The salary range for this position is expected to be between $95,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year, depending on geographic location, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and execute payroll operations with a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This role serves as the second-in-command to the Director of Payroll, supporting day-to-day operations and acting on behalf of the Director when needed. The position is critical to ensuring payroll continuity, regulatory compliance (including California wage and hour laws), and operational stability across multiple facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing (bi-weekly) for multi-site, multi-state employees
- Ensure accurate and timely payment of wages, including regular, overtime, bonuses, and off-cycle payments
- Review and process employee data changes, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and status updates
- Process manual checks and ensure compliant final pay practices, including strict adherence to California final pay requirements
- Serve as primary backup to the Director of Payroll with authority to oversee operations in their absence
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, with emphasis on California wage and hour laws (overtime, meal/rest breaks, final pay timing)
- Administer wage garnishments, levies, child support orders, and prepare/submit required government filings (e.g., EDD reporting)
- Support internal and external audits while partnering with HR, Finance, and IT to improve payroll processes and system functionality
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll administration
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
- Strong working knowledge of federal and California payroll laws and tax regulations
- Proficiency in payroll systems such as UKG Pro and Workforce Management (WFM) or similar platforms
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred:
- Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, or long-term care environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represent a good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. This information may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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