Payroll And Stock Admin Lead

Summary

Join Plaid's finance team as a key member managing payroll operations and stock administration. You will ensure accurate and timely employee payments while complying with all relevant laws. This role involves managing semi-monthly payroll for a US and international workforce, administering stock plans, supporting payroll accounting tasks, and collaborating with cross-functional partners. You will also identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in multi-state and international payroll processing, a strong understanding of payroll tax laws, and experience with various payroll and stock administration systems. Plaid offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in multi-state and international payroll processing
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws across all 50 states and the ability to research when needed
• Experience with Workday, ADP SmartCompliance, or similar payroll systems
• Familiarity with payroll accounting and month-end close processes
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, work ethic, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience with stock administration, including RSUs and stock options

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll and support international payrolls using Workday and ADP WorkforceNow
• Administer equity plans using Morgan Stanley Shareworks, including managing grants, tax compliance, and employee inquiries
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Finance to track changes in pay, LOAs, and equity transactions
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including researching and addressing tax issues
• Support payroll accounting tasks in NetSuite, including journal entries, reconciliations, and audit requests
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll and stock administration efficiency
• Handle sensitive employee data with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with stock administration, including RSUs and stock options
• Experience with NetSuite and Morgan Stanley Shareworks

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)