Payroll Manager

Turquoise Health•San Diego, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Turquoise Health is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and scale our payroll operations. This role will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing for all employees. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Payroll Manager will bring a strong end-to-end mindset and a deep understanding of payroll operations, including upstream and downstream impacts across HR, benefits, and finance processes. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex multi-state payrolls, equity and stock-based compensation - ensuring every payroll input, deduction, and tax treatment is processed accurately, seamlessly, and with exceptional attention to detail.

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on payroll experience, with demonstrated expertise managing complex, multi-state U.S. payroll operations; CPP or FPC certification is a plus, but not required.
Proven experience administering payroll; Rippling experience is a strong plus.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and tax compliance requirements.
Experience managing payroll considerations for employees on work visas, including proper application of visa-related tax exemptions (e.g., FICA exemption eligibility).
Knowledge of equity and stock-based compensation (e.g., RSUs, NSOs, ISOs) and their associated tax and reporting implications.
Experience managing payroll inputs such as bonuses, commissions, benefits, leave-of-absence scenarios, and retroactive adjustments.
Experience supporting and/or managing other expenditures such as Accounts Payable and/or Travel & Entertainment
Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly and support employees and internal partners.
Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
Demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, and integrity in handling sensitive employee data.

Responsibilities

Administer full-cycle payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee timely and accurate bi-monthly payroll processing, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met.
Review and approve Travel & Entertainment expense reports, ensuring adherence to the Company Travel Policy
Manage the approval and processing of the Accounts Payable function
Serve as the payroll subject matter expert, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations, and labor laws across all relevant U.S. jurisdictions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders, ensuring responsive and high-quality support.

Benefits

Competitive pay with equity options
Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options
Company-sponsored disability & life insurance
Unlimited PTO
401(k) + 4% Matching
Fully remote work + flexible working hours
$750 work-from-home setup budget
Paid quarterly in-person co-working weeks
Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers
Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit
Generous paid family leave