Senior Payroll Manager - Biotech Industry

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to join our team at Janux Therapeutics. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing in a fast-paced biotech environment. As a key partner to Finance and Human Resources, your focus will be on compliance, confidentiality, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full end-to-end payroll process, including bi-monthly payroll processing and year-end activities.
• Administer payroll within ADP, handling system configuration, auditing, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws.
• Oversee payroll tax processing and reconciliations in partnership with external vendors.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and perform payroll-to-GL reconciliations to support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Collaborate with Human Resources for accurate processing of new hires, terminations, and job changes.
• Support payroll-related equity activities, including RSU vesting and stock option exercises.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll management.
• Hands-on experience with ADP or comparable payroll systems.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and payroll accounting.
• Experience in a public company environment and familiarity with U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the Life Sciences industry.
• Experience supporting equity-related payroll activity.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $124,000 to $145,000.
• Annual bonus program and incentive stock option plan.
• 401k plan with employer contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and generous holiday schedule.
• Relocation assistance available.