Payroll Director - 14250

Payroll Director &##Schedule: Full-Time – Exempt, Hybrid &##Department: Headquarters &##Aspiranet, a leading California-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Director to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and have a passion for providing excellent operational support while collaborating and working with the HQ team, we’d love to hear from you. Aspiranet is a mission-driven social services agency with a proud legacy of supporting California communities since 1975. We are committed to ensuring that every child is loved, every family is supported, and every individual has the tools to succeed. Foster Care and Adoption, providing support for children and families throughout the foster and adoption journey; Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), offering programs that guide young adults as they transition from foster care to independent living; Residential, delivering therapeutic care in structured, supportive environments to help youth thrive; Intensive Home-Based Services, focused on meeting individualized needs within the home, school, and community; Behavioral Health, delivering short-term, intensive mental health services for youth at risk; and Family and Community, emphasizing early intervention and family-strengthening supports. At Aspiranet, every role contributes to something greater—helping to create a future where opportunity, hope, and healing are within everyone’s reach. The Payroll Director reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and leads a team responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for 1,000 employees in a complex, highly regulated environment. This role ensures efficient payroll operations, tax reporting, auditing, and system management, while collaborating closely with finance, HR, and leadership to maintain full compliance. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of California and multi-state payroll regulations, is a Certified Payroll Specialist, experienced in system implementations, and excels in high-volume, continuous improvement settings. Payroll Operations and Compliance Oversee the accuracy and compliance of payroll functions in a complex, grant-funded environment. Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment and tax laws and regulations. Provide final approval on all payroll submissions and deliverables. Serve as a backup for payroll processing as needed. Audit and Risk Management Lead audits related to fiscal operations, 403(b) plans, government compliance, workers’ compensation, compensation, benefits, and wage and hour regulations. Conduct regular internal audits of payroll processes, tax filings, rates, accruals, and related areas to ensure accuracy and ongoing compliance. Process Improvement and Documentation Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all payroll functions. Identify and implement improvements to payroll systems and processes to enhance efficiency and compliance. Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll team members to support professional growth and high performance. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Certified Payroll Professional highly preferred. Minimum of five years of related work experience in an audit-heavy, high-volume environment. Advanced knowledge and application of California wage and hour requirements that affect payroll processing. Proficient with Microsoft Suite and enterprise level timekeeping and payroll systems; Prior experience with system implementations highly preferred. This role will serve as a Monday – Friday standard 8:00 am – 5 pm business hours.

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, wellness, pet care, gym memberships, theme parks, and more Flexible Hybrid Schedule. Enjoy the mix of remote and in-office work, supporting work-life balance Flexible paid time off including 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days, 10 sick leave days, two diversity days, and paid birthday time off. Access to our employee assistance program including 24/7 crisis line; Training opportunities are available to support your ongoing development and career aspirations. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This position typically operates in a standard office environment. Aspiranet is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. We believe a diverse workforce within a culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) increases creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the youth and families that we serve and the organization as a whole. Join us in building brighter futures. Pro Tip: Once you’re in the portal, be sure to create an account to get started on your application!