Payroll Specialist (Temp)

Job Description

Job Description

About OmniAb

OmniAb provides our pharmaceutical industry partners access to the most diverse antibody repertoires and cutting-edge screening technologies to enable discovery of next-generation therapeutics. We leverage our state-of-the-art technologies to facilitate the discovery of best-in-class antibodies. Within OmniAb are also core capabilities for the discovery and screening of high-value ion channel and transporter targets.

OmniAb consists of dynamic, collaborative and innovative team members that are passionate about contributing to the technological frontier of drug discovery and to the advancement of global human health. Together, with our partners, we are enabling the discovery of next-generation therapeutics.

About This Role

We’re seeking a temporary Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for payroll administration and helping to develop and strengthen internal controls and processes related to payroll. This individual is responsible for all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s multi-state payroll processing objectives with a high degree of confidentiality and will manage time entry, tax deposits, reports, benefit deductions, W2s and audit document requests. The individual will work within our Accounting team and serve as a point person for both payroll operations and payroll accounting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with significant knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations and equity transactions.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

This is a temporary position based in the United States. This is a contract position intended to start end of October and will be for 3-4 months, and the working hours are generally within 8am-5pm PT (between 30-40 hours per week).

What You’ll Do

• Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll using Paylocity platform for salary and hourly, full time and part time employees, as well as off-cycle pay-runs, including all equity-related transactions, including stock options, RSUs and ESPP.
• Maintain payroll policies and procedures and ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, LOAs, wage garnishments, benefit changes, salary increases, relocation and bonuses. Review and validate payroll results prior to final processing of payroll.
• Prepare payroll-related monthly accounting journal entries and account reconciliations for payroll and stock administration activities (Payroll Clearing, Vacation and Bonus Accrual, Employee Receivable, ESPP Withholding, etc.) and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist with financial statement audit for payroll-related requests. Support workers compensation, tax filings, and related documentation through gathering support and / or preparation of analysis.
• Manage new state registrations for withholding tax, SUI, and any applicable local taxes; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and best practices.
• Monitor the Payroll inbox and serve as the main contact for all payroll-related matters, providing timely responses to all internal and external requests.
• Partner effectively with both internal and external business partners to address, resolve and communicate payroll / accounting related issues and inquiries.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring

Alternatively, BA / BS in Accounting, Finance or another relevant field and 5+ years of experience.

Nice To Have

The base compensation range for this position is $48.56 - $56.25 per hour. The range provided is an estimate. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law.

At OmniAb, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone. We welcome a variety of experiences, skills, and perspectives within our organization and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we will consider all qualified applicants based on merit and business need. We do not discriminate due to any non-merit-based factors or legally protected classes under federal, state, or local law.