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The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing managing the entire payroll function for the organization. This role includes ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and driving continuous improvement of payroll processes. The Payroll Manager will lead a team of payroll professionals, provide strategic direction, and work closely with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.
This position reports to the Payroll Director and is part of the Human Resources Operations team located in Brea, CA as a fully on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Manage and oversee the payroll team, providing leadership, guidance, and development to ensure efficient and accurate payroll processing.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll data and systems.
Lead payroll system upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting, and recommend improvements as needed.
Monitor and analyze payroll metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 9+ years experience OR Master's degree in field with 7+ years experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role
Experience in payroll processing
High comprehensive understanding of payroll practices, laws, and regulations.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
Extensive experience with ADP, eTime and Workday.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in or have:
System conversions
CPP Certificate
Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
The annual salary range for this role is $114,000.00 – $121,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related with 9+ years experience OR Master's degree with 7+ years experience, with at least 3+ years in a managerial role
- Experience in payroll processing
- Comprehensive understanding of payroll practices, laws, and regulations
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively
- Extensive experience with ADP, eTime and Workday
- System conversions
- CPP Certificate
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.








