Payroll Manager

Location: San Francisco, United States

Salary: $130,000–$175,000 per year for a 40-hour work schedule; senior-level candidates may be eligible for a higher range.

Company

hirify.global is a law firm with an Accounting and Finance Team supporting payroll operations across US offices and international entities.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for US employees across all states, including remote workers in states without hirify.global offices.
• Audit employee tax setup, payroll registers, direct deposits, tax files, final checks, deductions, benefits, garnishments, reimbursements, and special pay adjustments.
• Oversee Workday timelog approvals, payroll system controls, testing, employee record accuracy, and time-tracking rule changes.
• Review quarterly and year-end payroll tax filings, reconciliations, audits, W-2s, amendments, tax payments, notices, and refunds.
• Coordinate with the UK payroll team and Asia Finance team on international payroll, shadow payroll, tax, journal entry, and reporting matters.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop direct reports while supporting hiring, performance management, and other employee lifecycle processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive multi-state payroll experience.
• Extensive knowledge of wage-and-hour regulations, federal, state, and local tax laws, reciprocity rules, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Ascentis, Workday, ADP Workforce Now, or UKG Pro.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, spreadsheet and database applications, iManage, and other firm systems.
• Ability to work extended or weekend hours, travel as required, manage strict deadlines, and handle confidential information.
• Strong organization, judgment, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.
• Am Law 50 law firm payroll experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care, and disability coverage.
• Health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and pre-tax commuter benefits.
• 21 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Generous parental leave, fertility benefits, backup care, and other parental support benefits.
• Benefits orientation and access to professional and continued educational development opportunities.