Payroll Director

1 month ago


San Diego, California, United States ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Director to join our team at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the semi-monthly payroll processing for our growing, multi-state, and global organization.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant progressive experience in payroll processing, with a focus on commercial biotech organizations with multi-state and global operations. A Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is preferred.

The Payroll Director will be responsible for preparing and coordinating all facets of semi-monthly payroll processing, including taxation of equity-based awards. They will also interpret company pay policies, ensure compliance in all areas of payroll, and work directly with employees to resolve outstanding payroll inquiries.

The successful candidate will have strong understanding of Federal and multi-state wage and hour regulations and payroll tax filing procedures. They will also have experience in leading payroll process improvements and implementing Payroll ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and coordinates all facets of semi-monthly payroll processing
  • Interprets company pay policies and ensures compliance in all areas of payroll
  • Works directly with employees to resolve outstanding payroll inquiries
  • Manages third-party payroll-related vendors
  • Ensures that payroll operations are conducted in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls
  • Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times related to compensation information

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, or other related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant progressive experience in payroll processing
  • Strong understanding of Federal and multi-state wage and hour regulations and payroll tax filing procedures
  • Experience in leading payroll process improvements and implementing Payroll ERP systems
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred

We offer a competitive salary range of $163,000 - $203,500 USD, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with a fully vested company match, and employee stock purchase plan.



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