Payroll Supervisor
Century Group · Santa Barbara, CA · 2 wk ago
Human Resources$85k–$95k/yrFull-time
Century Group is partnering with a client to fill this role.
About the role
Manage payroll operations for a workforce of more than 400 employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN), ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing.
Responsibilities
- Oversee payroll administration, including special payments, wage adjustments, payroll reconciliations, and required employee compensation changes.
- Maintain payroll procedures, compliance records, and internal controls to support regulatory requirements and audit readiness.
- Collaborate with human resources and accounting teams on audits, reporting, process improvements, and payroll-related initiatives.
- Supervise and develop payroll staff by providing training, performance guidance, and ongoing operational support.
Requirements
- 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
- Certified Payroll Professional designation is required.
- Previous experience with prevailing wage payroll administration, certified payroll reporting, and compliance-related processes.
- Advanced proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel, and payroll management systems.
- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, multistate payroll processing, and wage compliance practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong mathematical abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to support employees and partner with multiple departments.
- Highly organized professional with the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and changing business needs.
- Prior experience supporting audits, process improvements, employee training initiatives, and bilingual communication skills.
Pay
Expected starting base salary of $85,000 to $95,000 per year.