Payroll Supervisor

Esri • Redlands, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Supervisor oversees daily payroll operations, drives process and system improvements, and leads the development of a high-performing payroll team. The role ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing, improves operational efficiency, and supports departmental goals through leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position is onsite at the company’s campus in Redlands, California.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of payroll experience, including federal, state, and local employment tax; reciprocity; quarterly and year-end tax returns; and information filing.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience, including assigning and reviewing work and conducting performance reviews.
• Experience with a major HCM application, including HR, timekeeping, payroll, and reporting modules.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll administration processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, and problem solving.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
• Understanding of how payroll processes affect accounting transactions.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce HCM.
• Experience with system integration and/or upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day processing of multi-state U.S. payroll in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Work with the payroll vendor to ensure timely and accurate tax filings and amendments.
• Supervise payroll representatives by reviewing and assigning workloads, ensuring process quality control, conducting performance reviews for direct reports, and resolving issues.
• Support payroll system upgrade testing.
• Support integration with HR and timekeeping systems.
• Recommend process changes to improve efficiency.
• Provide backup for direct-report staff and/or the Payroll Manager.

What This Job Offers

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