Payroll Manager

Industry: High-Growth Technology Manufacturing

We’re looking for a Payroll Manager to own and scale our payroll function as we continue to grow. This is a hands‑on role for someone who has operated in a public company environment
, understands the importance of controls and compliance, and thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative culture. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll while continuously improving processes and supporting a dynamic, globally expanding workforce.

• Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Administer payroll through ADP Workforce Now
  , including system configuration, reporting, and ongoing optimization
• Manage equity-based payroll (RSUs, stock options, ESPP, vesting events, and related tax implications) in partnership with Finance, Legal, and external vendors
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls
  , internal policies, and external audit requirements
• Support and coordinate international payroll processing, working with local vendors and internal stakeholders
• Oversee payroll-related accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to support new hires, terminations, benefits changes, and system integrations
• Lead payroll audits, respond to internal and external audit requests, and maintain strong documentation and controls
• Drive process improvements and automation to support a growing, global organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 7+ years of payroll experience
  , including experience at a public company
• Hands‑on experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Direct experience managing equity-based payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll accounting
• Experience operating within a SOX-compliant environment
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with payroll and HRIS systems

• Exposure to international payroll across multiple countries
• Experience supporting a high-growth or pre-IPO technology or manufacturing company
• CPP or other payroll-related certification
• Experience scaling payroll processes during periods of rapid growth

• Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and process‑driven
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong communicator who collaborates well across teams
• Proactive problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Someone who values culture, accountability, and innovation

• Be part of a high-growth, innovative technology manufacturing company
• High visibility and strong partnership with Finance and HR leadership
• Opportunity to scale and shape payroll operations as the company grows
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities