Payroll Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including compliance in California.
• Accurate calculation and payment of wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions, including union requirements and garnishments.
• Review and approve payroll adjustments, retroactive payments, and final paychecks.
• Timely and accurate distribution of pay stubs and wage statements.
• Process and remit Union Benefits to the correct local trusts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of California Labor Code and BAPKO policies, including overtime, meal and rest break laws, and wage theft protections.
• Ensure payroll processes are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, including BAPKO policies.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll records and reports; correct any discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare reports for internal and external needs and support certified payroll audits.
• Collaborate with the appropriate departments to ensure that all payroll technology is working properly.
• Conduct payroll system validations and testing in a sandbox environment before production deployment.
• Maintain documentation of system changes and ensure integrity of payroll data.
• Supervise payroll staff and provide training on regulatory changes and internal procedures.
• Work closely with HR on employee classification, onboarding/offboarding, and benefits-related payroll updates.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll and prepare journal entries as needed.
• Review and process Payroll Adjustment Requests and respond appropriately.
• Communicate payroll corrections to employees in a clear and timely manner.
• Assist with ESOP administration, such as reporting the annual census to our TPA.
• Adhoc reporting as necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree / certification in related fields preferred
• 7+ years payroll experience; 3-5 yrs+ supervisory experience
• Strong experience with California Wage and hour law compliance is required
• Experience with Trade Unions and Certified Payroll requirements preferred
• Experience with large payroll systems, Paylocity and Sage Intacct a plus
• 100% In office work environment, minimal travel as needed
• BAPKO Core Values: Work with Heart, Commit and Deliver, Show up for our Clients, Built to Adapt and Relentless Toward Progress

Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision
• ESOP
• Company 401K contribution
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability
• Vacation