Payroll Manager

Regional hubs in England support dedicated fleet and brokerage operations. Our warehouses and distribution centers total over 20 million square feet. Brokers start at 7 a.m., and the desk stays covered until 6.

About the role

Joining the Finance team in Bakersfield, reporting to the Payroll Manager. Our team is spread across 9 countries. Headquarters is in London. This is a long-term contractor role, paid monthly in USD. You will need to be available during UK office hours, at least until 3:00 PM GMT.

What you'll be doing

• Review timecards for missing punches, overtime and PTO before each run
• Support quarterly tax filings and year-end W-2 processing
• Answer employee questions about paychecks, withholding and direct deposit
• Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals for accounting
• Maintain payroll records and documentation for audits
• Administer wage garnishments, child support orders and tax levies

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on payroll processing, ideally multi-state
• Experience with ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG or Workday
• Working knowledge of FLSA, overtime rules and state wage laws
• Clear communicator with employees who are upset about their check

Nice to have

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Union payroll or certified payroll for prevailing wage jobs
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Canadian payroll

The salary range for this role is $87,000-$106,000 per year. This range reflects base salary only.

What we offer

• Flexible hours
• Monthly payments via wire transfer or Wise

Mesaford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Mesaford.