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LHH lists this Payroll Manager, Reporting & Analytics opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Payroll Manager, Reporting & Analytics to lead payroll operations while driving deeper insight into labor costs, workforce trends, and payroll‑related financial reporting for a stable and mission‑driven organization. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who enjoys both hands‑on execution and analytical problem‑solving—someone who can ensure accuracy and compliance while also delivering meaningful reporting, forecasting, and process improvements. The position is onsite in San Francisco three days per week and remote two days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations & Compliance
Lead full‑cycle payroll processing for exempt and non‑exempt employees.
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, California, and San Francisco payroll regulations.
Oversee payroll data integrity, employee changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefits integrations.
Manage payroll reconciliations, audits, and year‑end processes including W‑2s.
Serve as the subject‑matter expert for payroll policies, tax updates, and compliance issues.
Reporting, Analytics & Workforce Insights
Develop and maintain payroll reporting, dashboards, and analytics for leadership.
Provide monthly labor‑cost variance analysis and insights to finance and department leaders.
Analyze headcount trends, compensation changes, staffing scenarios, and workforce‑related budget impacts.
Partner with HR and Finance to support labor forecasting and long‑range workforce planning.
Produce data models to evaluate cost impacts of organizational initiatives, pay changes, and benefit updates.
Financial Operations Support (Payroll-Centric)
Support month‑end close activities related to payroll entries, accruals, and labor cost reporting.
Prepare audit schedules and analytical summaries for internal and external reviews.
Contribute to cash‑flow projections related to payroll timing, benefits, and tax obligations.
Process Improvement & Systems
Evaluate current payroll workflows and implement enhancements to increase accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Strengthen controls over payroll data, reporting processes, and system integrations.
Partner with internal teams to streamline cross‑functional processes between payroll, HR, and finance.
Lead or support systems improvements, upgrades, or configuration changes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field.
5–8+ years of payroll experience with strong analytical or reporting exposure.
In‑depth knowledge of California and San Francisco payroll regulations.
Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP, Paylocity, Gusto, Paycor, or similar).
Strong Excel and reporting skills.
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a high‑impact role.
Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll data.
What We Offer
Competitive prorated salary up to $180k.
Hybrid work schedule: three predictable onsite days and two remote days weekly.
Opportunity to take ownership of payroll while shaping reporting, analytics, and workforce insights.
Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, commuter and cell phone allowance, paid holidays, and PTO.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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