Senior Payroll Associate

Fate Therapeutics, Inc.•San Diego, CA

6d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fate Therapeutics is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Associate to own the end-to-end payroll process and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The role manages payroll in Dayforce, including complex calculations, off-cycle runs, and employee changes, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. It works closely with HR and Finance to improve payroll operations. This is a full-time, exempt position at the company’s corporate headquarters in San Diego, California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent.
At least 4 years of payroll processing experience.
Familiarity with federal and state payroll laws.
Experience with large payroll systems.
High attention to detail, a professional attitude, and reliability.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of compensation data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Proficiency with Adobe PDF.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with others as well as independently.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.
Experience with Dayforce.
Stock equity administration and equity taxation experience.
Fidelity benefits experience.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing in Dayforce, ensuring timely and accurate payment for all employees.
Perform complex payroll calculations, including deductions, garnishments, and benefits.
Complete bonus, termination, and other one-off payroll runs as required.
Verify and process payroll-related changes, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, salary changes, benefit changes, equity, and timecards.
Set up new hires and maintain employee information in Dayforce, Fidelity, and Concur Expense Reporting.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of employee earnings, deductions, and tax information.
Ensure accurate calculation of federal, state, and local taxes, as well as deductions for benefits, retirement plans, and other contributions.
Set up new state taxes as needed.
Prepare and provide payroll reports for audits and other purposes.
Stay up to date with and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Prepare and distribute annual tax forms and complete quarter-end and year-end payroll tasks.
Collaborate with HR and Finance/Accounting to support smooth payroll operations and resolve related issues.
Process regular stock equity earnings and taxation, and assist with stock transactions as needed.
Assist with equity administration reporting as required.
Participate in process improvements and special projects as needed.