Manager, Payroll / HR Operations

Ayar Labs•San Jose, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Payroll / HR Operations role is primarily responsible for managing payroll in the US and global locations, with secondary responsibilities leading HR operational activities. The role will be responsible for full cycle processing, review, and maintenance for payroll for employees in California, other US states, and global locations. Also, this role will be instrumental in making HR operational efficiency and process improvements that enable scalability.

Requirements

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field, with minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll processing position; or HS diploma and minimum 10 years payroll processing
Prior experience processing payroll using ADP for US employees in multiple states
Minimum 4 years experience providing human resources support in several HR sub-functions
Prior management experience required
Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws
Good understanding of standard fiscal procedures
Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably BambooHR
Intermediate MS Excel skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Able to successfully plan, organize, and multi-task responsibilities without established guidelines and procedures using independent judgment
Strong time management skills with high productivity
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with others
Strong ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Prior experience processing or reviewing international payroll preferred
Prior experience processing payroll in a public company setting preferred
Prior experience processing payroll with stock income reporting and stock administration preferred
Prior experience with other systems such as NetSuite are a plus

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of payroll from transactional activities to strategic planning
Perform all duties associated with processing bi-weekly payroll for employees in CA and other US states
Review Taiwan payroll processed by local accounting firm
Maintain, update, process employee payroll data, calculating wages and deductions, managing payroll calendars and schedules, processing wage garnishments, processing stock income reporting
Work closely with Director of Accounting when reviewing bi-weekly payroll
Reconcile payroll sub-ledgers, working closely with the Finance to resolve variances in a timely manner
Review payroll tax remittance and required government reporting
Review and process state payroll-related filings, questionnaires, inquiries
When payroll issues arise, prepare comprehensive recommendation for corrective actions and resolve complex payroll discrepancies
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll regulations
Conduct consistent ongoing payroll audits
Document payroll procedures and policies, considering best practices for public technology companies
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely manner
Other payroll duties as requested
Lead several HR functions such as, but not limited to, benefits administration, leave administration, compensation administration, immigration project management, or other HR operational functions
Manage benefits invoice reconciliation
Manage and administer leave of absences
Compile, analyze, review compensation data, while paying close attention to details and accuracy
Immigration project management involves handling a high volume of cases, coordinating requirements between the employee, external attorney, manager, and any other related parties
Lead various HR Operations activities and initiatives, making HR operational efficiency and process improvements that enable scalability
Support other HR functions as roles and responsibilities within the team are assigned