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Exempt Remote Payroll Manager Jobs in California

ID.me

Payroll Manager

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

Own and manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for all U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy and ... Stay current on evolving payroll compliance requirements, including multi-state nexus and remote ...

Optimum HR LLC

Payroll Manager

Santa Ana, CA · On-site +1

$85K - $115K/yr

Location: Remote within Southern California | Occasional work in our Santa Ana office may be ... About the Role The Payroll Manager leads the payroll team and oversees accurate, timely, and ...

Airtable

Global Payroll Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for exempt and hourly employees across all global entities (U ... remote), the base salary range for this role is: $131,900-$180,000 USD Please see our Privacy ...

SpaceX

Sr. Manager, Payroll

Hawthorne, CA · On-site +1

$175K - $250K/yr

... non-exempt, and equity compensation * Support annual payroll compliance reporting for the US ... This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, and requires being onsite - remote/hybrid will not be ...

BJ's Restaurants

Payroll Supervisor

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site +1

$90K - $100K/yr

Oversee bi-weekly payroll operations for more than 22,000 exempt and non-exempt team members across multiple states and jurisdictions. * Provide hands-on payroll support and review to ensure accurate ...

Pacvue

Sr. Manager, Global Payroll & HRIS

Irvine, CA · Remote

$130K - $160K/yr

Oversee payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, including validating hours worked and time ... Remote Pacvue is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive ...

Pacvue

Sr. Manager, Global Payroll & HRIS

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$130K - $160K/yr

Oversee payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees, including validating hours worked and time ... Remote Pacvue is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive ...

Navtech, Inc.

International Payroll Senior Manager

CA · On-site +1

$60/hr

Remote work--- must work PST Timings Duration: 12 months Work status: USC, GC only, Pay Rate: $60 on W2 (Without Benefits) An International Payroll Senior Manager is a high-level strategic leader ...

Work World

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Commerce, CA · On-site +1

$71K - $80K/yr

Payroll & Benefits Specialist Job Type: Full-time; Exempt Location: Commerce, CA Work Arrangement ... Hybrid -- in-office Tuesday through Thursday, remote Mondays and Fridays Compensation: $71,000-$80 ...

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What is the difference between Exempt Remote Payroll Manager vs Exempt Payroll Specialist?

AspectExempt Remote Payroll ManagerExempt Payroll Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires payroll certifications (e.g., CPP, FPC), relevant experienceOften requires similar certifications or payroll experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, overseeing payroll processes, managing teamsRemote or on-site, processing payroll data, ensuring accuracy
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in HR and finance departments across various industriesCommon in HR/payroll departments, often entry to mid-level roles

The Exempt Remote Payroll Manager focuses on overseeing payroll operations, managing teams, and ensuring compliance, often requiring leadership skills and certifications. The Exempt Payroll Specialist handles payroll processing tasks, ensuring data accuracy and compliance, typically with similar credentials. While both roles can be remote and share certifications, the manager role involves higher-level oversight and strategic responsibilities.

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Payroll Manager

ID.me

Mountain View, CA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

ID.me rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

234th of 247 rated software companies

Job description

About the Role

ID.me is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to own end-to-end payroll operations for our growing, multi-state workforce. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while partnering closely with People Ops, Finance, and Legal to support company growth. The ideal candidate combines deep technical payroll expertise with a strong compliance mindset and the ability to improve processes as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and manage the end-to-end payroll cycle for all U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple states
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws (FLSA), and multi-state employment requirements
  • Process garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and equity-related payroll events
  • Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and payroll-related journal entries
  • Manage relationships with payroll providers, tax agencies, and benefits vendors; serve as primary point of contact for payroll system administration
  • Administer and audit benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions, and other pre/post-tax deductions in coordination with People Ops
  • Manage quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and support year-end payroll processes
  • Maintain internal controls and support internal/external payroll audits
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities as headcount grows
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a high level of service and confidentiality
  • Stay current on evolving payroll compliance requirements, including multi-state nexus and remote-work tax implications
  • Support ad hoc reporting and analysis for Finance, HR, and executive leadership
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a payroll management or lead role
  • Hands-on experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll for a company of 300+ employees
  • Strong working knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll accounting principles
  • Experience with a major payroll/HRIS platform
  • Experience processing equity compensation (RSUs and stock options) in payroll
  • High attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy and deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills and discretion when handling sensitive employee data
Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant professional certification in payroll management, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
  • Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company
  • Experience with SOX compliance and payroll internal controls
  • Familiarity with international and contractor payroll

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