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Payroll Lead

Date Posted: Apr 9, 2026

Job #1685934
Contract
Pleasanton, California, USA
75.00 - 100.00 per hour (USD)

Payroll Consultant

We are looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee and execute end-to-end payroll operations for a manufacturing client. This role is hands-on and highly visible, with responsibility for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and system effectiveness across the organization. The perfect consultant brings expertise in SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, UKG Time & Attendance (Kronos), and advanced Excel to support payroll analysis, reconciliations, audits, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Handle payroll updates (new hires, terminations, pay changes, off-cycle runs)
  • Resolve complex payroll issues (retro pay, adjustments, garnishments)
  • Support audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end processing
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams
  • Drive process improvements and support system integrations

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll
  • Hands-on experience with UKG Time & Attendance (Kronos)


Details

  • Fully remote
  • 6-12 month contract
  • Start ASAP

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