Payroll Operations Manager

Payroll Operations Manager

Lila Sciences is the world's first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before.

If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

As Payroll Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time as we scale. You will own the end-to-end payroll process for our U.S. employees, maintain compliance with evolving tax and labor laws, and partner cross-functionally with Finance, People, and Legal to support strategic growth. Your accuracy, efficiency, and service orientation will help support the brilliant minds behind Lila's mission.

Own and manage end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processes for U.S. employees

Ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and company deductions, maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Maintain and audit payroll records, including onboarding, terminations, bonuses, etc.

Collaborate with Finance to support monthly close, audits, and reconciliations related to payroll and benefits

Optimize and maintain payroll operations in ADP Workforce Now, including system configurations and reporting

5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2+ years in a lead or manager role

Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state payroll tax laws and compliance requirements

Experience processing multistate payroll across various U.S. jurisdictions

Deep experience with ADP Workforce Now, including payroll processing and reporting

Proven accuracy in processing payroll, auditing records, and handling confidential data with discretion

Familiarity with equity compensation

Experience with T&E management

Prior work in a high-growth startup or scaling environment

Experience collaborating with People Ops and Finance on cross-functional initiatives

Lila Sciences is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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