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Payroll Manager


Job Location:

Escondido, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 43 - 52
Posted: 28 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture providing innovative quality-built construction projects as a leading retail general contractor throughout California and the western United States.


We are looking for aPayroll Managerwho will oversee the full-cycle payroll function for multiple company entities ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing compliance with payroll regulations tax reporting employee deductions and payroll system administration. This role partners closely with Human Resources Accounting and leadership to provide exceptional service to employees while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.

Keep reading IF:

YOU ARE DETAIL-ORIENTED AND ACCOUNTABLE.You take pride in accuracy and understand the importance of handling payroll and confidential employee information with precision and integrity. You enjoy creating organized processes and ensuring every detail is accounted for.


YOU ARE A PROBLEM SOLVER AND TRUSTED BUSINESS PARTNER.You enjoy identifying payroll issues researching solutions and collaborating with Human Resources Accounting and operations teams to provide excellent service and ensure compliance.


YOU ARE PROACTIVE AND TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN.You embrace systems process improvement and automation opportunities. You enjoy implementing efficiencies that improve payroll accuracy reporting and employee experience.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
In the first 30 days and ongoing:

  • Learn Eleven Western Builders business operations organizational structure payroll processes and company policies.
  • Develop relationships with Accounting Human Resources managers and leadership teams.
  • Gain an understanding of our payroll systems reporting requirements and payroll schedules.
  • Review current payroll procedures and identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
  • Learn employee benefit deductions garnishment administration onboarding and termination payroll processes.
  • Prepare review and remit payroll tax deposits quarterly and annual filings and related payments to the EDD FTB IRS and other regulatory agencies while maintaining compliance with all reporting requirements.

By the 90-day mark and ongoing:

  • Independently manage payroll processing and payroll-related employee inquiries.
  • Ensure payroll records deductions tax withholdings and reporting are maintained accurately.
  • Partner with Human Resources regarding employee classification benefits administration onboarding and terminations.
  • Reconcile payroll data and support accounting functions related to payroll reporting.
  • Monitor compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations.

Within the 6th to 9th-month mark and ongoing:

  • Serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert for the organization.
  • Identify and implement payroll process improvements and best practices.
  • Support payroll audits and ensure compliance readiness.
  • Assist with payroll system enhancements upgrades or integrations.
  • Provide guidance and support to managers regarding payroll procedures and compliance requirements.

By the 12th month mark and ongoing:

  • Successfully oversee all day to day payroll operations with minimal supervision.
  • Implement efficiencies that improve payroll accuracy compliance and employee experience.
  • Provide strategic recommendations regarding payroll processes and system improvements.
  • Maintain strong partnerships with Human Resources Accounting leadership and employees.
  • Continue developing scalable payroll practices that support company growth.


EDUCATION SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience preferably within the construction industry.
  • Strong knowledge of federal state and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables VLOOKUPs and data analysis.
  • Experience with payroll and ERP systems such as Sage NetSuite ADP BambooHR or similar platforms.
  • Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance activities preferred.


WHO WE ARE:

Since 1983 Eleven Western Builders Inc. has been a leading retail general contractor delivering innovative quality-built construction projects to a diverse group of clients. We approach every project with a goal of total satisfaction for our clients ourselves and all members of the project team ready to conquer any obstacle that may arise.


At Eleven Western Builders we keep our promise to build the best projectsby providing our clients with top-level management and the highest quality fieldwork on projects throughout California and the western United States. We love this work; we were built to do it and we are ready to earn our clients trust!


BENEFITS:

Annual Performance-Based Bonuses Health Benefits Package 401k Computer Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick Time.


PAY RANGE:

$43 - $52/Per Hour


Required Experience:

Manager


About Company

Building for the Better Building for the Better featured projects View All ProjectsAbout Eleven Western Builders Eleven Western Builders, Inc. is a family-owned general contractor serving the Western United States since 1983. We deliver ground-up builds, remodels, tenant improvements, ... View more

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