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Payroll Manager

Redwood City, CA 94063

Posted: 05/30/2023 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 552033-1 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


The Opportunity:  

Reporting to the Associate Director, Accounting, the Payroll Manager will be responsible for accurately and timely processing payroll through ADP.  The candidate will be the primary payroll contact and handle all payroll related matters.  Ideally the candidate will also help with ad hoc projects as needed.  The ideal candidate will have experience in:

  • Complete end to end ownership of processing complex semi-monthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now.

  • Processing equity, multi-state payroll and LOAs.

  • Ensure new state payroll tax registrations and garnishment are complete in collaboration with ADP.

  • Preparation of payroll in a public company environment with controls.

  • Collaborate and partner with HR on payroll related matters.

  • Analyze payroll and benefits related accounts for unusual trends to ensure accurate reporting.

  • Prepares compensation and benefit information to support the proxy and tax provision.

  • Reviews and reconciles quarterly and annual, federal, and state, payroll tax returns, and form W-2s.

  • Participation in process improvements, financial system enhancements and special projects as needed.

  • Prepares information required to complete the 401(k) audit and the workers compensation insurance audit.

  • Assistance with keeping employee accounts accurate and updated between various systems such as Etrade, Coupa and Smartsheet.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with five to ten years of relevant experience in payroll, public company and pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now required.
  • Working knowledge and research capability of applicable local, state and federal law pertinent to benefits administration.
  • Ability to work independently, protect and safeguard confidential information, great attention to detail and to meet deadlines.   
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with interdepartmental teams.
  • Innovative, team-player with high energy for dynamic company environment.

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.

Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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About Redwood City, CA

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.