Payroll Manager

$154,000 - $161,000/Yr

Vaxcyte - San Carlos, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - San Carlos, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Payroll Manager at Vaxcyte, Inc. is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the payroll process within a dynamic and innovative clinical-stage vaccine company. This role requires a highly energetic and self-motivated individual who can deliver results in a high-growth environment while maintaining a customer-centric approach. The Payroll Manager will engage in various payroll-related tasks, including processing global payroll, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and participating in audits, all while looking for opportunities to improve and automate processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process all aspects of global payroll, including generating W-2s and processing benefits.
• Monitor tax withholding submission requirements to taxing authorities outside of payroll cycles.
• Engage in the onboarding and offboarding of employees, coordinating with external resources as needed.
• Participate in the month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Serve as a backup for Stock Administration activities and seek automation opportunities for payroll processes.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and payroll tax laws.
• Perform payroll process SOX controls and participate in internal control testing.
• Prepare schedules for internal and external audits and regulatory audits.
• Provide employee education and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Assist with equity-related reports for accounting, tax, and audit purposes.
• Support special projects related to ERP and accounting implementations.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of full-cycle payroll experience; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Experience with U.S. federal and state taxation related to equity compensation.
• General knowledge of global taxation of equity compensation.
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow and NetSuite.
• International payroll experience in Switzerland and Canada strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines with meticulous attention to detail.
• Positive work ethic and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to partner with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to manage highly confidential information with professionalism.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Equity component