Senior Manager, Payroll Compliance

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Payroll Compliance role is onsite in San Jose, CA. Compensation is $138,750–$183,000 per year, and the position is eligible for an annual performance bonus plan. The role is part of Cupertino Electric's Finance team, which provides timely and accurate financial information. The role leads the payroll compliance framework to protect the integrity of payroll operations. It establishes controls, oversees audits and risk mitigation, and drives improvements in accuracy and compliance across jurisdictions and union-related requirements.

What you'll do

• Ensure payroll compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• monitor legislative changes and implement required updates
• advise HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership
• design and maintain compliance and audit frameworks
• conduct and coordinate audits
• identify control gaps and corrective actions
• assess payroll risks and investigate discrepancies
• oversee union, prevailing wage, and certified payroll compliance
• improve policies, systems, reporting, and governance
• lead and develop the compliance team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll compliance

payroll auditing

risk management

internal controls

union compliance

certified payroll

prevailing wage

san jose ca

cupertino electric

$138,750-$183,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust benefits program
• annual performance bonus plan.

Why this role

Includes oversight of collective bargaining agreement, prevailing wage, and certified payroll requirements.

About the employer

Cupertino Electric is hiring for this role. Industry: Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. Sector: 23.