Soapy Joe's Inc.
Soapy Joe’s is a growing, membership-based car wash company with 30+ sites throughout
San Diego County,
and we’re looking for a highly experienced
Payroll Manager
to lead the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our payroll operations. This role is responsible for full-cycle payroll across a multi-location, hourly workforce with commissions, tips, and bonuses. The Payroll Manager also serves as our in-house expert on all payroll-related systems, audits, and legal requirements, helping drive improvements across HR and Finance. Key Responsibilities
Payroll System Management Serve as system administrator for payroll-related modules in Paylocity (including timekeeping, payroll, GL, time off, org structure, and reporting) Maintain accurate employee records, including for ACA and EEO reporting Develop and train end users on system best practices Act as backup administrator for additional HRIS modules (benefits, onboarding, recruiting, performance, etc.) Payroll Processing & Compliance Process payroll on a semi-monthly schedule across multiple locations Audit and process timecards, status changes, deductions, and liabilities Ensure payroll accuracy for hourly, tipped, and commissioned employees Issue manual and termination checks in compliance with San Diego County and California laws Oversee payroll-related components of mergers and acquisitions Audits & Reporting Lead regular audits and reconciliations for payroll accuracy and legal compliance Monitor areas including earnings/deduction codes, time off, taxes, overtime, premium pay, benefit feeds, and more Reconcile tax reports to the GL; prepare ACA, W2, 941s, and workers comp reporting Establish 2nd and 3rd level payroll approval processes Track and report payroll errors, wage/hour violations, and overtime issues to leadership Training & Process Innovation Partner with field managers to train on timekeeping and payroll best practices Identify process improvements and implement scalable payroll strategies Stay current on changes in wage & hour laws, taxation, and compliance standards Build and improve payroll procedures to support company growth Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 8–10 years of payroll and accounting experience Experience with California payroll , including commissions, tips, and bonuses Advanced Paylocity system administrator experience High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) Deep knowledge of employment law, wage & hour regulations, and state/federal tax reporting Preferred: Experience supporting multi-location operations in hospitality, retail, or service environments Familiarity with payroll-related system integration and HRIS self-service platforms
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San Diego County,
and we’re looking for a highly experienced
Payroll Manager
to lead the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our payroll operations. This role is responsible for full-cycle payroll across a multi-location, hourly workforce with commissions, tips, and bonuses. The Payroll Manager also serves as our in-house expert on all payroll-related systems, audits, and legal requirements, helping drive improvements across HR and Finance. Key Responsibilities
Payroll System Management Serve as system administrator for payroll-related modules in Paylocity (including timekeeping, payroll, GL, time off, org structure, and reporting) Maintain accurate employee records, including for ACA and EEO reporting Develop and train end users on system best practices Act as backup administrator for additional HRIS modules (benefits, onboarding, recruiting, performance, etc.) Payroll Processing & Compliance Process payroll on a semi-monthly schedule across multiple locations Audit and process timecards, status changes, deductions, and liabilities Ensure payroll accuracy for hourly, tipped, and commissioned employees Issue manual and termination checks in compliance with San Diego County and California laws Oversee payroll-related components of mergers and acquisitions Audits & Reporting Lead regular audits and reconciliations for payroll accuracy and legal compliance Monitor areas including earnings/deduction codes, time off, taxes, overtime, premium pay, benefit feeds, and more Reconcile tax reports to the GL; prepare ACA, W2, 941s, and workers comp reporting Establish 2nd and 3rd level payroll approval processes Track and report payroll errors, wage/hour violations, and overtime issues to leadership Training & Process Innovation Partner with field managers to train on timekeeping and payroll best practices Identify process improvements and implement scalable payroll strategies Stay current on changes in wage & hour laws, taxation, and compliance standards Build and improve payroll procedures to support company growth Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 8–10 years of payroll and accounting experience Experience with California payroll , including commissions, tips, and bonuses Advanced Paylocity system administrator experience High proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) Deep knowledge of employment law, wage & hour regulations, and state/federal tax reporting Preferred: Experience supporting multi-location operations in hospitality, retail, or service environments Familiarity with payroll-related system integration and HRIS self-service platforms
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