Senior Manager, Payroll and Retirement Plan Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take charge of day-to-day operations and continuous enhancement of Multiplier’s payroll function.

• Accurately, timely, and compliantly process semi-monthly payroll for all employees.

• Review and verify new hires, terminations, changes in compensation, benefit deductions, leave payments, timesheets, overtime, PTO, and pay adjustments.

• Manage 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, and other benefit deductions; reconcile with vendors.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.

• Process wage garnishments, court-ordered deductions, off-cycle payrolls, and special payments.

• Review payroll tax returns and payments; prepare year-end W-2 forms.

• Maintain payroll records and provide documentation for financial and 401(k) audits.

• Co-manage the HRIS, troubleshoot issues, configure automated workflows, and maintain system documentation.

• Ensure payroll data integrity, generate reports, reconcile payroll accounts, and resolve discrepancies.

• Manage vendor relationships and data integrations.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, update systems and documentation, and communicate changes effectively.

• Provide prompt responses and documentation to employees and external stakeholders.

• Educate employees about payroll policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Project teams, vendors, and auditors.

• Report directly to the Managing Director of Accounting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in U.S. payroll administration, including multi-state payroll processing.

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field is preferred; relevant years of experience may substitute for a degree.

• Proficient knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, regulations, tax requirements, tax codes, labor laws, and wage and hour laws.

• Experience administering payroll within an integrated HRIS/payroll platform.

• Strong Excel skills and reporting abilities, with a knack for data analysis.

• Familiarity with Rippling is a plus.

• Proven attention to detail, accuracy, and dedication to data integrity.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical and privacy standards.

• Strong customer service orientation coupled with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Ability to simplify complex payroll concepts for better understanding.

• Capability to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving regulations and technology.

• Commitment to Multiplier’s mission and values.

• CPP certification is a plus.

• Successful completion of background checks is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• All employees operate from home offices.

• Occasional travel (1–2 times per year) for all-team in-person meetings.

• Competitive salary of $126,910 annually.

• Excellent medical and dental benefits.

• Retirement savings options.

• Generous vacation and sick leave policy.

• An inclusive, equitable, and accessible application process.

• Application and interview accommodations are available.

• Confidential accommodation requests will not impact candidacy.