Manager Payroll

San Manuel • Highland, CA

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Payroll, the Manager, Payroll will provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of payroll shared services operations for the multi-entity multi-state organization, including Tribal Members. This role is responsible for aligning payroll systems and operations with the entities overall business strategies, closely collaborating with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and operational leaders to drive strategy and effectively mitigate financial, legal, compliance and operational risk. While also playing a critical role in safeguarding payroll accuracy, maintaining confidentiality, and driving continuous improvement in payroll policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years progressive payroll experience in high volume employee count electronic payroll systems, in which three (3) years of experience processing payroll in Workday, including configuration, auditing, reconciliations, and payroll journal entry preparation and review required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing teams within payroll required.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in Workday payroll software required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to acquire In-depth understanding of Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances (TERO) and other Native American employment laws.
• Familiarity with the unique payroll requirements and compliance issues related to Native American tribes.
• Must have executive presence and be able to present to Executives and Boards.
• Must be able to demonstrate influential and negotiation skills with executive leadership.
• Mastery of advanced Excel skills including complex formulas required.
• Proven ability to provide leadership, guidance, collaboration, and empowerment is a must.
• Demonstrated ability to drive business results is required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing complex accounting information in a clear and concise manner with leadership, colleagues, and staff.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the organization’s values, vision and goals.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure and job ambiguity.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.
• A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required.

Nice To Haves

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees all payroll operations, including payroll processing, regulatory compliance, staff development, process improvement, data integrity, audit readiness, and cross-functional collaboration, to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration while maintaining effective internal controls and operational excellence.
• Reviews, interprets, and implements payroll-related laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, legal decisions, and policy requirements, assessing operational impacts and ensuring payroll processes, controls, records, and practices remain compliant with all applicable federal, state, local, and organizational requirements.
• Oversees and reviews, the continuous updates to payroll standard operating procedures to ensure compliance, accuracy, process consistency, and alignment with organizational policies; identifies process improvements and implements procedural changes to enhance payroll operations and team effectiveness.
• Analyze payroll processes, data, and operational issues to identify risks, improve efficiencies, resolve discrepancies, ensure data integrity, and implement corrective and preventive solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners including Human Resources, Finance, General Ledger teams, auditors, and department leaders to resolve payroll-related issues, provide guidance, and support organizational objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

Benefits

• As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager