Remote Payroll Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Remote Payroll Manager (U.S. Candidates Only)

Location: Remote (U.S. Only)

About Us:
Were a fast-growing, innovative company that takes pride in treating our employees like family. Our people are the heartbeat of our business, and we know that taking care of them starts with getting their payroll right every single time. Were looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team and ensure our payroll processes run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for numbers, and the ability to manage complex payroll operations, wed love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Payroll Processing: You'll oversee and process payroll for a diverse, remote workforce. From hourly employees to salaried team members, you'll ensure everyone gets paid accurately and on time no exceptions.

• Compliance: Stay up to date with federal, state, and local tax regulations and ensure all payroll practices are fully compliant. You'll handle everything from tax withholdings to garnishments and deductions, keeping us in line with all relevant laws.

• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and distribute payroll reports for management, finance, and HR. You'll also analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, or opportunities for process improvement.

• Payroll Systems Management: Manage our payroll software, ensuring its set up correctly and that employee data is accurately entered and maintained. You'll troubleshoot issues and liaise with the IT department to keep everything running smoothly.

• Team Collaboration: You'll work closely with HR and Finance to ensure a seamless flow of information. You'll help answer any payroll-related questions from employees and collaborate to solve any payroll challenges.

• Special Projects: As the business grows, you'll take on special projects to optimize and streamline payroll processes, improve reporting, and implement best practices for efficiency and accuracy.

What Were Looking For:

• U.S. Based Candidates Only You must be located within the United States.

• Experience: You have at least 5 years of payroll experience, ideally with a focus on managing payroll for remote teams or multi-state employees.

• Technical Skills: You're proficient with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Gusto) and have a solid understanding of Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

• Attention to Detail: Payroll is all about precision. You're meticulous about getting numbers right and catching errors before they become problems.

• Knowledgeable in Compliance: You have a deep understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and filing requirements at both the federal and state levels.

• Problem-Solving: You're a natural when it comes to troubleshooting payroll discrepancies, whether its a tax issue, a pay discrepancy, or an error in the system.

• Excellent Communication: You can explain payroll concepts clearly to non-financial folks, answer employee inquiries with ease, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues.

• Self-Starter: You're comfortable working independently in a remote environment and have the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience working with multi-state payroll.

• Familiarity with global payroll operations or international compensation structures.

• Experience in a start-up or rapidly growing company where processes were built from the ground up.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

What We Offer:

• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the U.S. with flexible hours that fit your schedule.

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive pay package based on your experience, plus performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling great.

• Generous PTO: Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave, because we believe in balancing work with life.

• Professional Growth: Were all about learning and development. You'll have access to training resources and the chance to grow in your career.

• Supportive Team: Join a friendly, collaborative team where you'll have the resources and support you need to succeed.

How to Apply:

If you're a payroll pro who loves working with numbers and is ready to take on a key role in a growing company, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for this role, and how your experience will help us build a world-class payroll process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.