Sr. Manager of Payroll and HRIS

Job Summary                                                                                                                                                                            

The Senior Manager of Payroll & HRIS will oversee the payroll operations for over 2,500 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role requires a highly experienced payroll professional with strong leadership skills, expertise in multi-state payroll (including California), and hands-on experience with Paycom payroll software. A background in HR and Benefits is a plus.

Moon Valley Nurseries is the largest box tree grower in the country, providing top-quality trees and plants directly to customers. We are a fast-growing company with a strong commitment to excellence, and we are looking for a Senior Manager of Payroll & HRIS to join our team and lead our payroll and systems operations.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                                            

• Manage payroll operations
  • Lead and supervise the payroll team, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple FEINs and states.
  • Manage payroll operations for 2,500+ employees across multiple states.
  • Oversee all aspects of payroll and commission processing, reporting, and system optimization.
  • Maintain and update payroll records.
  • Manage payroll operations for 2,500+ employees across multiple states,  including state compliance, to include California.

• Configure and maintain HR systems
  • Own the configuration, maintenance, and upgrade cycles of HR systems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
  • Collaborate with Benefits and Accounting teams to align payroll process and system configuration with benefits administration and financial reporting.
  • Lead the rollout of new HR technologies, from requirements gathering to deployment and training.
• Maintain and ensure compliance
  • Lead the rollout of new HR technologies, from requirements gathering to deployment and training with a focus on California compliance.
  • Lead the rollout of new HR technologies, from requirements gathering to deployment and training.
• Improve processes and inspire
  • Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and best practices that scale with organizational growth.
  • Identify and drive automation opportunities to streamline payroll workflows and reduce manual effort.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for manager and executive payroll inquiries, fostering trust and transparency.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. We work collaboratively and new responsibilities may be assigned over time.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities                                                                                                                                                                            

• 5+ years of payroll management experience, including supervisory experience.
• Proven experience processing payroll for 2,500+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, with expertise in California payroll laws.
• Expertise in HRIS platforms (e.g. Paycom, Paylocity, UKG, ADP, Paycor, Workday, Dayforce) and system integrations.