Payroll Compliance Specialist

Ardelyx•Waltham, MA

About The Position

Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on redefining treatment approaches for patients with significant unmet medical needs. By combining scientific innovation with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture, we strive to create meaningful impact for patients. Team Ardelyx is united by a shared mission and guided by our core values: Passionate, Fearless, Dedicated, and Inclusive. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to make an impact — both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve. Position Summary: The Payroll Compliance Specialist is part of the organization's payroll team and provides assistance on payroll operations activities and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies. This role assists with payroll audits, maintains compliance documentation, monitors regulatory changes, and partners with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, Legal and Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The Payroll Compliance Specialist interacts both internally and externally as a representative of the Payroll Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years human resources, accounting, or payroll compliance experience, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and wage and hour laws
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Responsibilities

Complete payroll processing activities to ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations, including reporting
Review payroll transactions for accuracy, including employee earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and garnishments
Maintain payroll records and ensure documentation complies with company policies and record retention requirements
Participate in payroll audits and compliance reviews by preparing reports, documentation, and supporting records
Monitor and research payroll regulations and assist with implementing changes resulting from multi-state payroll requirements, new legislation or company policy updates
Conduct payroll tax reconciliations and support quarterly and annual tax reporting activities
Monitor payroll inbox, investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and tax notices
Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll compliance issues
Support payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives, including updating and maintaining documentation