Senior Payroll Manager

I can be myself at work.

We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace. We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission.

I can influence my income.

• Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide.
• You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits.
• Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.

I can lead a full life.

• Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options.
• Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love.
• Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones.

I can succeed as a Senior Payroll Manager at Capital Group.

• Lead and oversee payroll and payroll tax operations for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and timely.
• Have advanced knowledge of payroll processes and taxation, including cross-border and cross-jurisdiction scenarios, and effectively leverage internal and external resources to determine appropriate tax treatment for complex cases.
• Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll inputs, deductions, and tax treatment for compensation, pensions or retirement-related plans, and other employee benefit programs.
• Own the accurate and timely completion of all payroll activities including payroll-related reporting and compliance obligations, tax filings, year-end reporting, payroll reconciliations, and other required internal and external reporting.
• Build and lead a highly effective team while managing the payroll impacts of organizational growth, workforce changes, and other business needs.
• Establish repeatable, scalable processes and ensure appropriate staffing to maintain service quality, compliance, and operational continuity.

I am the person Capital Group is looking for.

• Have deep experience leading payroll operations in large, complex, multi-entity organizations with strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax laws, reporting obligations, and payroll best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll systems, implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• A strong understanding of payroll controls, compliance, and audit practices.
• A strategic thinker who can scale operations while maintaining accuracy and risk management.
• Proven ability to manage payroll vendors and partner effectively across Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, Technology, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex payroll matters clearly to a range of stakeholders.

I can apply in less than 4 minutes.

You’ve reviewed this job posting and you’re ready to start the candidate journey with us. Apply now to move to the next step in our recruiting process. If this role isn’t what you’re looking for, check out our other opportunities and join our talent community.

I Can Learn More About Capital Group.

• At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers.
• Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire.
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Southern California Base Salary Range:

$164,539-$279,716