Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an Interim Payroll Manager for a leading event services organization in the San Fernando Valley on a contract basis for 3+ months. This onsite opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented Payroll Manager who can quickly bring accuracy, consistency, and operational support to a high-volume payroll function. The role will partner closely with HR leadership to oversee payroll operations, support compliance initiatives, and enhance day-to-day processes in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population across multiple business entities on a bi-weekly schedule.
• Direct complex payroll activities involving salaried and hourly employees, location-based pay variations, and employees working in multiple states.
• Provide day-to-day oversight to payroll team members while maintaining high standards for precision, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Process variable compensation elements such as bonuses, commissions, and sales-related incentive earnings using supporting operational data.
• Manage specialized payments, including equity-related compensation, dividend distributions, and other non-routine payroll items.
• Monitor payroll tax obligations and reporting requirements to help ensure alignment with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare payroll records, reports, and reconciliations needed for audit requests and review activities.
• Create and refine payroll procedures and standard operating documentation to improve continuity and knowledge sharing.
• 5+ years of payroll leadership experience supporting large employee populations of 500 or more.
• Demonstrated background managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll with strong knowledge of California wage and hour requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable enterprise payroll platform.
• Prior involvement in administering commission-based compensation and other variable pay components.
• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and provide steady leadership in an interim or transitional environment.
• Experience supporting payroll audits, including report generation, reconciliations, and response to PBC-related requests.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, payroll taxes, and high-volume processing best practices.