We are seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Manager to manage our semi-monthly payroll and commission processing. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows Gusto inside and out and has proven experience managing California payroll.
What You'll Do:
Own and process semi-monthly payroll through Gusto
Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy and compliance
Process commissions, bonuses, payroll adjustments, retroactive pay, and true-ups
Identify and resolve missed punches, timekeeping discrepancies, and prior-period corrections
Ensure accurate calculation of regular time, overtime, double time, meal premiums, and other California-specific wage requirements
Manage payroll changes for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions, and PTO
Review and reconcile payroll reports before submission
Troubleshoot Gusto issues and proactively catch payroll errors
Partner with HR and Finance on payroll questions and reconciliations
What We're Looking For
Expert-level Gusto experience — required
Proven California payroll experience — required
Strong knowledge of California wage and hour requirements, including overtime, meal premiums, wage statements, and final pay
Experience processing commissions and commission-related payroll calculations
Strong experience reviewing and reconciling employee timecards
Experience handling true-ups, retroactive adjustments, and payroll corrections
Extremely detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable independently owning payroll
Hours & Schedule
This is an ongoing part-time contract role averaging approximately 5–10 hours per week, with hours fluctuating based on payroll cycles.
We process semi-monthly payroll, including commissions, so availability and responsiveness around payroll deadlines is important.
When applying, please briefly describe your experience with Gusto, California payroll, and commission processing.