Payroll Manager

●      End-to-End Ownership: Oversee and manage full-cycle domestic payroll processing with expert-level precision using ADP, ensuring absolute accuracy in employee compensation

●      Compliance & Tax Strategy: Direct all payroll tax/compliance efforts, including multi-state registrations, tax notice resolution, and proactive monitoring of changing labor laws

●      Process Architecture: Design, optimize, and implement scalable SOPs for payroll workflows, moving from manual intervention to automated, "touchless" processing where possible

●      AI Implementation: Strategically identify and deploy Al-driven tools (e.g., for automated data validation, employee inquiry chatbots, or policy analysis) to streamline payroll tasks

●      Service Excellence: Lead the payroll function as a high-touch internal advisory service, resolving complex payroll and tax queries with a focus on speed and clarity

●      System Optimization: Serve as the primary business owner for ADP and integrated HRIS tools, leading system audits and configuration updates to support company growth

●      Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, Legal, and the GL team to ensure seamless data flow for payroll accounting and assist with audit requests and regulatory reporting

●      Payroll Leadership & ADP Expertise: 7+ years of experience in payroll administration with extensive, hands-on knowledge of ADP (Workforce Now preferred), including experience leading or managing the payroll function

●      The "Builder" Mindset: Proven experience designing payroll processes and setting up systems in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment

●      Compliance Expert: Deep understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and experience resolving complex compliance issues

●      Problem Solver: Exceptional analytical skills with a proactive mindset

●      Tech Savvy: A drive to use AI and automation to provide the real-time visibility the business needs

●      Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to act as a trusted advisor to employees and stakeholders

●      Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation is a significant plus

●      Experience in SaaS or high-growth tech industries

●      Experience with NetSuite ERP integration

●      Public company or IPO-readiness experience