Payroll Manager

Momentum Senior Living • Laguna Niguel, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Momentum Senior Living is dedicated to operating Assisted Living luxury high-end communities that prioritize excellence and integrity. Its leadership team also actively contributes to academic advancement as Adjunct Lecturers at the Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California. This is a full-time, on-site Payroll Manager role located Laguna Niguel, CA. The Payroll Manager will oversee and process the organization’s payroll, including managing employee benefits, ensuring compliance with payroll taxes and regulations, and handling garnishments. Responsibilities also include collaborating with community level HR to maintain accurate employee payroll records, troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, and enhance payroll systems for efficiency and accuracy. The Payroll Manager will be a critical part of maintaining financial accuracy and ensuring employee satisfaction through timely and precise payments.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state organization
• Experience processing payroll through Paylocity or similar HRIS system highly desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, and reporting).
• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, FLSA, and state-specific payroll regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with community and corporate leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the senior living or healthcare industry is an advantage
• Healthcare, senior living, or service industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process the organization’s payroll
• Manage employee benefits
• Ensure compliance with payroll taxes and regulations
• Handle garnishments
• Collaborate with community level HR to maintain accurate employee payroll records
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies
• Enhance payroll systems for efficiency and accuracy

Benefits

• Managing employee benefits

What This Job Offers

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