Payroll & Equity Administration Manager

Job description

The Role: We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and collaborative Payroll & Equity Administration Manager to oversee the Company’s payroll operations and equity compensation programs in a public biotechnology environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing and equity administration, while maintaining strong internal controls and supporting public company reporting requirements. The Manager will partner closely with Finance, HR, Legal, and external service providers to ensure operational excellence, data integrity, and compliance. This role requires a hands-on operator who is comfortable managing sensitive information, navigating complexity, and driving process improvements in a growing public company. This role is part of a highly collaborative, in-person team environment that is onsite Monday–Thursday with flexibility. Here's how you will contribute: Payroll Administration - Oversee end-to-end payroll processing in partnership with external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Review and approve payroll registers, funding reports, tax filings, and related reconciliations. - Ensure compliance with federal, st...