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The Senior Payroll Associate will manage payroll in Dayforce, including complex calculations, off cycle runs, and employee changes, while keeping us compliant with federal, state, and local tax regulations. This is an important role, working closely with HR and Finance to help improve our payroll operations. The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality. This is a full-time, exempt position located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.\nResponsibilities\nManage the end-to-end payroll process using Dayforce, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees. Perform complex payroll calculations, including deductions, garnishments, and benefits.\nComplete bonus, termination, and other one-off payroll runs as required.\nVerify and process all payroll-related changes including, but not limited to new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, salary changes, benefit changes, equity, timecards, etc.\nSet up new hires and maintain employee information in Dayforce, Fidelity, & Concur Expense Reporting\nMaintain detailed and accurate records of employee earnings, deductions, and tax information.\nEnsure accurate calculation of federal, state, and local taxes, as well as deductions for benefits, retirement plans, and other contributions.\nSet up new state taxes as needed.\nPrepare and provide various payroll reports for auditing and other purposes.\nStay up to date with and adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.\nHandle annual tax form preparation and distribution, as well as other quarter-end and year-end payroll tasks.\nWork closely and collaborate with HR and Finance/Accounting teams to ensure smooth payroll operations and resolve any related issues.\nProcess regular stock equity earnings and taxation. 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