Payroll Supervisor

Overview

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This milestone marks a century of discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program.

Scripps Research encompasses two institutes, the Cali
-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and the Scripps Research Translational Institute, merging foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to advance drugs and digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health globally. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Position Title
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Payroll Supervisor

• Supervise and manage the payroll team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Oversee the processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax filings and deductions.
• Review and verify payroll data, including timekeeping records, salary adjustments, benefits deductions, and other payroll-related changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity in the payroll system.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues and answer employee inquiries.
• Conduct audits of payroll transactions and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management, as needed.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and industry best practices to ensure continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Oversee payroll and tax compliance for a foreign national workforce, including employees and non-employees subject to special tax rules.
• Maintain and administer Glacier, ensuring accurate setup, ongoing maintenance, treaty application, tax residency determinations, and document collection.
• Oversee year-end and periodic tax filings and reporting related to foreign nationals, including 1042, 1042-S, and related reconciliations, in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Workday, UKG) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive in developing expertise beyond the team’s current scope.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll and international payroll practices preferred.
• While subject to change based on business needs, this is an on-campus position requiring a minimum of 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

The expected hiring range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the…