Payroll Manager

Responsibilities

• Own and manage end-to-end payroll for all U.S. employees across multiple states.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll taxes, FLSA wage and hour laws, and multi-state employment requirements.
• Process garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and equity-related payroll events.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and payroll journal entries.
• Manage payroll providers, tax agencies, benefits vendors, and payroll system administration.
• Administer and audit benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions, and other pre- and post-tax deductions.
• Manage quarterly and annual payroll tax filings and support year-end processes.
• Maintain internal controls and support payroll audits.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements and automation.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries confidentially and professionally.
• Monitor multi-state nexus and remote-work tax requirements.
• Provide reporting and analysis for Finance, HR, and executive leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a payroll management or lead role.
• Hands-on experience processing multi-state U.S. payroll for a company with 300+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll accounting.
• Experience with a major payroll or HRIS platform.
• Experience processing RSUs and stock options through payroll.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership of accuracy and deadlines, communication skills, and discretion with sensitive employee data.

Nice-to-Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Experience in a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Experience with SOX compliance and payroll internal controls.
• Familiarity with international and contractor payroll.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary: $136,000–$160,224 USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts; commuter benefits; life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; parental leave; paid time off and company holidays; and additional wellness, learning, childcare, pet insurance, and employee assistance benefits.