Payroll Manager [Hybrid]

Scope of Position About Us : EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Benefits & Perks :  EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following: Competitive bonus incentives . This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. Comprehensive health coverage . We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution. We are also proud to offer: Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service. Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities. Supportive mentorship & buddy programs. Salary Range : The full pay range for this role is $95,200 - $158,700 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $110k - $135K annually.   We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location. Scope of Job : The payroll manager is responsible for  all aspects of payroll operations  for US & Canada employees, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant pay practices .  Manage all payroll activities including but not limited to: maintaining employee payroll data, ensuring accurate time and attendance records, ensuring compliance with wage and hour rules, processing correct deductions, maintaining vacation and sick accruals, processing tax withholding changes and wage garnishments, monitoring employee self-service portal, processing new hires and final pay checks related to terminations, etc. for an organization with over $250M annually in payroll costs. Work closely with Human Resources colleauges,  Managers and Employees as it relates to the processing of bi-weekly payroll. Work Location :  San Diego, CA (Rancho Bernardo) Work Mode:   Hybrid with 3 days on-site in Rancho Bernardo.  Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory on-site days. Reports to:  Director - Total Rewards (Human Resources) Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Processing End-to-End Processing: Oversee and execute multi-state U.S. and Canadian payroll operations across all regional sites, ensuring precise, timely delivery and strict adherence to internal controls. Tax Administration: Manage correct federal, state, provincial, local, and unemployment tax rate setups and withholdings across all applicable jurisdictions in the U.S. and Canada. Audit & Controls: Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-payroll audits to verify data accuracy, file maintenance, and authenticity of system outputs before finalizing payroll runs. Reporting & Reconciliation: Prepare post-payroll accounting journals, perform wage reconciliations, track payroll metrics, and resolve variance discrepancies using system reporting tools. Compliance Submissions: Direct the preparation and filing of required statutory reports, payroll tax filings, benefit deduction schedules, and regulatory submissions. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Accounting, and HR to align general ledger (GL) mapping, tax reporting, compensation adjustments, and benefit deductions. Inquiry Management & Continuity: Serve as the subject matter expert for escalated payroll, tax, and compliance inquiries from employees and leadership; maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cross-training to ensure continuous business operations. Systems & Vendor Administration System Administration: Serve as lead system administrator for Ceridian/Dayforce HR/Payroll, Ceridian Self-Service, and Source Time Professional, managing configurations, updates, and testing. Vendor & IT Partnership: Collaborate with software vendors and internal IT to configure system settings, troubleshoot interface issues, and maintain data integrity and security. Regional System Logic: Ensure payroll software correctly enforces complex, state-specific pay rules, with particular focus on jurisdictions like California, Washington, Illinois, and New York. Continuous Improvement: Identify, test, and implement system enhancements, automation opportunities, and workflow updates to optimize processing efficiency. Project Leadership: Represent the payroll function on cross-functional technology initiatives, including ACA reporting, W-2/1095 setup, GL integrations, and system upgrades. User Support & Training: Develop and deliver end-user training for employees and managers on timekeeping and payroll self-service platforms. Compliance, Risk & Tax Governance Audit Leadership: Lead semi-annual and annual audits, including Workers' Compensation, 401(k), and external financial audits. Tax Filing & Reconciliation: Oversee daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual wage reconciliations and filings (Forms 941, state/local returns, W-2/W-2C, EDD quarterly reports, and BLS reporting). Jurisdictional Expertise: Maintain advanced knowledge of complex multi-state labor laws, including daily/weekly