Top Payroll Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Own full-cycle payroll for salaried, hourly, and contractor employees across multiple states. Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll runs; manage tax filings (941, W-2, 1099); handle off-cycle/termination pays and employee inquiries; configure payroll system workflows; document controls; coordinate benefits deductions; support finance/HR projects and provide payroll data for budgeting and forecasting.

The Payroll Specialist manages a portfolio of payroll clients, processing payroll accurately and on schedule while ensuring tax compliance. Responsibilities include client onboarding, ADP setup verification, payroll reporting and filings, resolving tax notices, responding to client inquiries, and maintaining confidentiality. The role also supports audits, process improvements, new procedures, and departmental initiatives. It is fully remote within approved states and requires adherence to IRS data-security standards.

Processes and audits accurate payroll for unionized, multi-state employees covered by numerous collective bargaining agreements. Calculates and reports union benefits, pension, 401K, dues, deductions, overtime premiums, retroactive pay, and special payments. Interprets CBAs, prepares payroll reports, maintains confidential payroll data, collaborates with HR and payroll teams, and supports payroll system testing, configuration, and knowledge transfer.

Senior operational leader for US payroll across five legal entities. Manages a team of three specialists, owns end-to-end payroll processing, final review/sign-off, off-cycle runs, tax compliance, SOX controls, year-end W-2s, vendor and stakeholder relationships, and leads process improvements and payroll system projects (Workday).

Process and audit biweekly payroll for two companies (~230 employees) using ADP, ensure California and federal compliance, resolve payroll discrepancies, manage terminations and deductions, maintain audit-ready records, support employee payroll inquiries, and recommend process improvements. Hybrid role based in San Ramon, CA.

Manage US, Canada, UK, and global Employer of Record payroll operations; validate payroll data, process special payments, maintain compliance, audit tax records, reconcile payroll accounts, prepare journal entries, and support financial audits. Administer payroll and expense systems, maintain employee and benefits data, produce payroll reports, document controls, analyze payroll expenses, and respond to employee inquiries while collaborating with HR and Finance.

Own end-to-end U.S. and international payroll, stock administration in Carta, payroll accounting and month-end close, payroll tax registrations and filings, build documentation and controls, automate processes, and expand into broader accounting operations as capacity allows.

Own end-to-end payroll and benefits operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance, data integrity, reconciliations, and audit readiness. Design controls and scalable automated processes, document workflows, and partner with Finance, People, and Legal to align compensation, benefits, and equity accounting during monthly and quarterly closes.

Serve as the organization's internal payroll tax authority: advise product, sales, and implementation on complex multi-jurisdictional tax configurations, resolve escalated technical/tax issues, contribute to product roadmap and UAT, and convert deep tax knowledge into training, guides, and customer-facing advisory work to scale team expertise.

Process payroll tasks including entering timesheets in Paycom, auditing timekeeping, onboarding new hires, maintaining personnel/payroll records, running billing, supporting payroll projects, and performing related administrative duties in a remote role.

Lead advanced financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and complex financial modeling. Deliver business metrics, trend and profitability analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior management using data analytics and enterprise financial systems.

Lead FP&A activities including forecasting, budgeting, complex financial modeling, variance and profitability analysis, and business performance reporting. Partner with cross-functional and senior leaders to deliver insights, drive continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes, and leverage data analytics and AI tools to inform strategic decisions and identify risks and opportunities.

Own and run multi-state US payroll (salaried, hourly, shift), manage payroll close including reconciliations, accruals, and GL tie-out, handle state registrations/filings and agency notices, automate time/benefits/equity inputs, and partner closely with People and Finance.

Processes payroll settlements and on-demand payments in clients’ Workday applications. Maintains support documentation, manages daily control reports, handles treasury exceptions, and provides customer service to multiple clients in a fast-paced environment. Requires strong organization, communication, mathematical, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with careful handling of confidential customer information.

Manage end-to-end US and UK corporate payroll tax compliance, including filings, audits, notices, amendments, tax portals, garnishments, and year-end reporting. Serve as backup payroll processor, support Workday Payroll administration, reporting, data loads, process documentation, and payroll inquiries. Partner with HR and Accounting to resolve issues, monitor regulatory changes, and improve payroll and tax processes.

Process certified payroll and submit reports via LCPtracker, ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage laws, review timecards and wage classifications, reconcile payroll discrepancies, monitor fringe benefits and overtime, prepare reports for audits and government agencies, and maintain payroll records.

Own full-cycle, multi-state payroll for more than 1,000 employees using Rippling. Manage payroll tax accounts, filings, notices, reconciliations, audits, benefits, 401(k), workers’ compensation, year-end reporting, and payroll accounting. Serve as Rippling system owner, maintain payroll documentation, and build AI-enabled automation for payroll support, reporting, agency notices, and audit preparation.

Manage semi-monthly multi-state US payroll and international payroll oversight, handle benefits and equity activities, coordinate with HR, maintain compliance, prepare payroll journal entries and GL reconciliations, support audits and SOX requests, serve as payroll point of contact and backup, and assist with ad hoc payroll-related finance tasks.

Provides end-to-end payroll processing for multiple managed customers, including case management, escalations, root cause analysis, client calls, Workday payroll configuration, tax and garnishment support, audits, year-end processing, W-2 adjustments, compliance, and service documentation. Maintains quality and production metrics while meeting deadlines and collaborating with customer and internal teams.

Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for assigned entities, resolve payroll questions, handle expense reimbursements, manage payroll tax inquiries and audits, drive process improvements and automation, and assist with payroll system implementations and upgrades.

Prepare customized payroll plans and reconciliations for customers, support leave specialists with accurate payroll calculations, collaborate with payroll teams and internal stakeholders, collect product feedback, and identify improvements to payroll calculation software and integrations.

Own end-to-end payroll operations for U.S. and Canada, oversee global payroll processes and accounting, ensure statutory compliance, manage payroll controls and audits (including 401(k)), partner with HR and finance, handle payroll inquiries, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and drive process improvements and vendor performance.

Manage end-to-end payroll for US and UK employees, ensuring accurate, timely pay and compliance. Reconcile payroll registers, process hires/terminations, handle LOA calculations, tax filings, and year-end reporting. Administer expense reimbursements and corporate card programs, maintain payroll systems, support month-end close and audits, and drive process improvements and internal controls while partnering with HR and Accounting.

Own and scale global payroll end-to-end for employees, contractors, and commission recipients. Build systems, automation, controls, and documentation for payroll at scale. Manage payroll vendors, EORs, and benefits administrators. Ensure domestic and international payroll tax compliance, registrations, filings, reconciliations, and tax notice resolution. Handle complex compensation (commissions, bonuses, taxable benefits, relocation). Administer 401(k), deductions, garnishments, and contractor payments. Partner with Finance, Accounting, People Ops, Tax, and Legal.

Lead Canada payroll processing to ensure timely, accurate payroll and compliance. Provide technical support, manage multiple payroll cycles, collaborate with HR/Finance/Operations, build stakeholder relationships, resolve payroll issues, stay current on labor laws, and report insights to leadership.