Payroll Manager

You will own end-to-end payroll operations for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states. You will process regular and off-cycle payroll, including RSU releases and NQSO exercises, using Paylocity. You will maintain payroll controls, support month-end close and audits, oversee tax filings and W-2 preparation, and work with Accounting, Finance, People Operations, and Stock Administration to resolve issues and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll operations for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states
• Manage regular and off-cycle payroll runs, including payroll for RSU releases and NQSO exercises
• Oversee payroll processing and administration in Paylocity
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Own payroll-related month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, general ledger reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Partner with Stock Administration on equity-related payroll processing, reconciliation, and tax withholding
• Maintain payroll internal controls, policies, and procedures supporting SOX compliance and audit requirements
• Oversee payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, W-2 preparation, and audits
• Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and People Operations to resolve payroll issues and improve processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll operations and strengthen accuracy and controls

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience with end-to-end payroll ownership
• Paylocity payroll processing and administration experience
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including California wage-and-hour laws and multi-state compliance
• Experience processing payroll for salaried and hourly employees, including timekeeping and overtime requirements
• Experience processing equity-related payroll transactions, including RSU releases and NQSO exercises
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and month-end close processes
• Experience with public-company internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Communication, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

• Equity and annual bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Infertility benefits
• Legal services
• Identity and fraud protection
• Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Dog-friendly office
• Free catered lunch
• Stocked kitchen
• Free EV charging
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Headspace
• Calm
• One Medical
• Gympass
• Spring Health
• Rula
• 401(k)
• Commuter benefits
• FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• HSA