Payroll Manager

Summary

Join Chronosphere, a leading observability platform, as our Payroll Manager! You will oversee end-to-end payroll operations for 280+ employees across multiple US states and international locations. This role requires strong multi-state and international payroll compliance expertise, experience with payroll systems, and a keen eye for detail. You'll manage payroll processing, tax regulations, relationships with EORs, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience. We offer a remote work environment and competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years of payroll management experience, including multi-state payroll
• Experience managing relationships with EOR
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll audits, 401(k) audits and compliance reviews
• Experience working at an early stage tech startup, or small team within a larger company
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with Payroll systems

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of payroll processing and submissions which includes semi-monthly and monthly payroll for about 280+ employees across different states in the US and countries internationally
• Stay up to date with the local tax laws, labor regulations and statutory requirements
• Manage relationships with EOR and ensure timely submission of variable pay to the respective payroll systems and also coordinate with them on International equity compliances
• Manage administrative responsibilities with regard to Equity
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll including salary, bonuses, commissions and benefits deductions
• Oversee compliance with federal, state and international payroll tax regulations
• Coordinate with hourly employees’ managers to ensure timekeeping records are completed and submitted on time for payroll processing
• Manage payroll systems and records ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality
• Support the 401(k) administrative function (processing contributions and ensure the integrations between the payroll and the 401(k) systems are working smoothly
• Partner with people operations team on 401(k) audits
• Collaborate closely with people operations team to ensure the accurate collection of payroll data
• Lead year end processes including W-2 generation and distribution
• Provide excellent support to employees regarding payroll inquiries
• Process and reconcile payroll taxes, garnishments and benefits deductions
• Prepare monthly reconciliation schedules for 401(k), FSA, HSA and commuter liabilities
• Take care of new state registrations as well responding to State notices
• Provide payroll data and support Workers Compensation audits
• Support the R&D tax credits calculations and filings
• Support ad-hoc projects as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rippling, Deel, Remote, Fidelity systems
• Understanding of general ledger and accounting principles

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Flexible Time Off
• Competitive Salary
• Stock Options