Jobot is hiring: Payroll Director (Non-Profit) in San Mateo County

Take the lead on payroll operations for a mission-driven organization impacting lives across California! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children, youth, and families through trauma-informed care, community-based programs, and a culture of compassion. With a legacy of service and innovation, they’re committed to creating lasting change through collaboration, equity, and purpose-driven leadership. Why join us? Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and 403(b) with employer match Hybrid work schedule supporting flexibility and work-life balance Generous PTO: vacation, sick time, paid holidays, diversity days, and birthday leave Exclusive employee perks and wellness programs, including EAP and professional development opportunities Job Details The Payroll Director oversees a team responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees in a complex, compliance-driven environment. This role ensures accurate payroll operations, tax reporting, auditing, and system functionality, while partnering cross-functionally with HR, finance, and organizational leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of California and multi-state payroll laws, is experienced in system implementations, and thrives in high-volume, process improvement-focused settings. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Compliance Lead accurate and compliant payroll processes within a grant-funded, regulated environment Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations Approve payroll submissions and deliverables; act as backup for processing when needed Carry out additional payroll-related responsibilities as required Audit & Risk Management Manage audits tied to payroll, retirement plans, government compliance, workers’ compensation, and wage and hour laws Conduct internal audits to validate payroll accuracy, tax filings, accruals, and rate structures Process Improvement & Documentation Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for payroll functions Drive ongoing system and process enhancements to optimize accuracy and efficiency Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Supervise, mentor, and support payroll team members to achieve strong performance Foster collaborative partnerships across departments to ensure alignment and accountability Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field REQUIRED; Certified Payroll Professional preferred Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume, audit-intensive payroll setting Expertise in California and multi-state payroll regulations Proficient in Microsoft Office and enterprise-level payroll/timekeeping systems (UKG preferred) Proven experience with payroll system implementations Strong communication skills for training and cross-functional guidance Interested in hearing more? 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You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy In Summary: The Payroll Director oversees a team responsible for processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees in a complex, compliance-driven environment . The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of California and multi-state payroll laws, is experienced in system implementations, and thrives in high-volume, process improvement-focused settings . Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year . En Español: Tomar el liderazgo en las operaciones de nómina para una organización impulsada por la misión que impacta vidas en toda California! Este trabajo Jobot es organizado por: Emily Klopfenstein ¿Estás bien? Fácil Aplicar ahora haciendo clic en el botón "Aplicar Ahora" y enviándonos tu currículum. Salario: $120,000 - $140,000 al año Un poco sobre nosotros: Nuestro cliente es una organización sin ánimo de lucro a nivel estatal dedicada a transformar la vida de los niños, jóvenes y familias mediante cuidados informados con trauma, programas comunitarios y una cultura de compasión. Con un legado de servicio e innovación, están comprometidos a crear cambios duraderos a través de la colaboración, equidad y dirección orientada al propósito. El candidato ideal aporta un profundo conocimiento de las leyes de nómina de California y varios estados, tiene experiencia en implementaciones del sistema y prospera en entornos centrados en la mejora de procesos. Responsabilidades clave Operaciones de nómina y cumplimiento Lidera procesos salariales precisos y conformes dentro de un entorno regulado y financiado por subvenciones Asegurar la adherencia a todas las normas federales, estatales y locales sobre nómina e impuestos Aprobar los envíos y entregas de nóminas; actuar como respaldo para el procesamiento cuando sea necesario Llevar a cabo responsabilidades adicionales relacionadas con la nómina según se requiera Auditoría y Gestión de Riesgos Administrar auditorías vinculadas a la nómena, planes de jubilación, cumplimientos gubernamentales, compensación de trabajadores y leyes de salario y horas Conducir auditorías internas para validar la exactitud de la nómana, fijaciones tributarias, acumulaciones y estructuras fiscales Mejora y documentación del proceso y mantenimiento de procedimientos operativos estándar Para funciones de nómica Desarrollar sistemas de contabilidad y mejora de procesos para optimizar la precisión y eficacia El equipo de asesoramiento profesional y liderazgo interprofessional Los miembros del equipo de supervisión, directores profesionales fáciles de pago y líderes de pagos (EMP) Manejar auditos vinculados a la remuneración, indemnización y las leyes. 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