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Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll Manager in Garden Grove, CA. Summary: Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) organization. This individual will oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, union, and prevailing wage regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting complex payroll environments involving multi state employees, certified payroll, project-based labor allocations, and construction industry compliance requirements. Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for salaried and hourly employees Oversee weekly, biweekly, and special payroll cycles Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule Review payroll audits, exceptions, adjustments, and reconciliations prior to payroll submission Manage payroll related journal entries and account reconciliations Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations Oversee certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage compliance Manage union payroll reporting, fringe benefits, and dues remittance where applicable Coordinate quarterly and annual payroll tax filings Oversee year end activities including W-2 processing and distribution Maintain labor costing structures and allocate payroll expenses to projects Support project accounting teams with payroll reporting and labor cost analysis Ensure accurate tracking of employee labor by project, phase, and cost code Partner with operations leaders to address labor compliance requirements Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members Evaluate and improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies Participate in payroll system implementations, upgrades, and integrations Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external payroll audits Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred 7+ years of progressive payroll experience 3+ years of payroll leadership or management experience Experience processing payroll in a construction, engineering, government contracting, or project-based environment Strong knowledge of: Multi state payroll; Payroll tax compliance; Certified payroll; Prevailing wage requirements; Union payroll administration; Labor allocations and job costing Advanced Excel skills Preferred: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP or CCP) certification Experience with one or more of the following: Workday; Dayforce; UKG; Viewpoint Vista; CMiC; Deltek Costpoint; Oracle; JD Edwards The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.