Alexia L.
Payroll Director at Sweetwater Care
- Role
- Director of Payroll at Sweetwater Care
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alexia L.
Experienced Payroll Consultant and Business Office Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the healthcare and services industry. Skilled in Customer Service, Client Relations, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, and Team Building. Strong human resources and business office professional with a Associate of Science - AS focused in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Boise State University.
Experience
Director of Payroll
Nov 2025 — Present · Carlsbad, CA, US
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state workforce of 3,700+ employees across California, Montana, Colorado, and Kansas, ensuring full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.• Serve as the primary escalation point and operational backup for Payroll Specialists and Clerks, ensuring uninterrupted payroll execution and adherence to service standards.• Design, implement, and enforce standardized payroll processing schedules and controls for 30+ facilities, driving consistency, accuracy, and on-time delivery.• Oversee payroll integration and transition activities during facility acquisitions, system conversions, and onboarding initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation and alignment with organizational standards.• Manage and ensure compliance with Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting requirements, including accurate submission of 530 forms and proper allocation of hours across multiple roles.• Provide executive-level review and validation of payroll data, including complex wage calculations, bonuses, overtime, garnishments, and tax withholdings.• Maintain expert-level knowledge of evolving payroll legislation and tax regulations; proactively implement process updates to ensure ongoing compliance.• Develop and deliver comprehensive payroll analytics and reporting for executive leadership, HR, and Finance, supporting data-driven decision-making.• Oversee internal and external payroll audits, ensuring full compliance, transparency, and timely resolution of any findings.• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations leadership to align payroll strategy with business objectives and optimize organizational efficiency.• Uphold and model the highest levels of confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards in all payroll-related functions.
Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Science - AS, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
2014 — 2015
Boise State University
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Boise State University
Criminal Justice/Police Science
2015 — 2018
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