Payroll Manager; Arsenal

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

At Anduril, we’re not just changing the game – we’re redefining it. The Payroll Team with the People Org is responsible for ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time while adhering to legal regulations.

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join our rapidly growing team at Arsenal‑1 in Ashville, OH. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and overseeing the accurate and timely payroll processing. You will utilize your excellent communication skills to resolve employee payroll questions and issues as well as streamline the payroll processes. This will require strong payroll skills in addition to compliance and regulatory knowledge.

If you are someone who is organized, an independent leader and problem solver then this role is for you.

• Accurately manage & process the Arsenal‑1 payroll, lead process improvement efforts, and manage the SOX process.
• Manage payroll processing, account reconciliations, and drive improvements within payroll operations.
• Manage compliance related to Payroll, Timekeeping, Payroll Taxes and Garnishment processing that aligns with SOX and internal audit requirements & ensure payroll processes adhere to wage and hour laws and tax regulations.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements and best practices to drive process excellence to avoid errors and develop & update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare final wages for terminated employees in compliance with state laws.
• Identify opportunities to optimize processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Resolve payroll‑related inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Handle special projects or other duties as assigned by management.

• 5+ years of progressively responsible multi‑state or multi‑site payroll experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency with cloud‑based payroll software (preferably Workday, Oracle or Rippling).
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax compliance, especially Ohio & locals.
• Ability to manage a fluctuating workload of high and low intensity.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with FLSA, federal, state, and local wage and hour, and tax regulations.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

$99,000 – $131,000 USD.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.

Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly…