Payroll Manager/Senior Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the full end‑to‑end payroll process, including bi‑monthly payroll processing, off‑cycle payrolls, and year‑end activities.
• Administer payroll within ADP, including system configuration, auditing, testing, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Oversee payroll tax processing, reconciliations, and filings in partnership with external vendors.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and perform payroll‑to‑GL reconciliations to support month‑end and year‑end close activities.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure accurate processing of new hires, terminations, job changes, benefit deductions, and leave‑related payroll impacts.
• Support payroll‑related equity activity, including RSU vesting, stock option exercises, and ESPP deductions, in collaboration with Finance and external providers.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Handle highly confidential employee and compensation information with discretion and integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll management.
• Hands‑on experience administering payroll in ADP or a comparable payroll system.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour compliance, and payroll accounting.
• Experience working in a public company environment and familiarity with U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance preferred.
• Experience supporting equity‑related payroll activity (RSUs, stock options, ESPP) preferred.
• Experience in a Life Science industry preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner cross‑functionally.
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.