Payroll Manager
$125,000–$155,000 year
On-site · Brisbane, California, United States
Job Summary
Payroll Manager responsible for accurate and timely semi-monthly multi-state payroll processing, including W-2s, tax filings, and benefits, with SOX compliance and involvement in monthly close and audits. The role leads payroll audits, prepares payroll reports, analyzes discrepancies, and collaborates with Accounting and HR to ensure payroll operations are well-documented, audit-ready, and aligned with evolving regulations. Responsibilities include managing stock compensation processing for ad hoc needs, ensuring regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local tax laws, and driving continuous process improvement to automate workflows and scale payroll operations. The position requires partnership with external providers and internal teams to support employee benefit plans (401(k), FSA) and participate in plan audits, while maintaining strong controls and escalation for complex payroll issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in payroll and equity accounting, with biotech or life science industry and public-company experience preferred
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll system
- Experience with Equity Edge Online
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, and labor regulations
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with auditors and SOX compliance
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