Payroll & Equity Administration Manager (Biotech)

TL;DR

Payroll & Equity Administration Manager (Biotech): Overseeing end-to-end payroll operations and equity compensation programs within a public biotechnology environment with an accent on compliance, data integrity, and internal controls. Focus on managing Workday payroll configurations, SEC-related equity reporting, and maintaining SOX compliance.

Location: Onsite Monday–Thursday in Somerville, MA

Salary: $116,000 – $162,000 USD

Company

Clinical-stage generative biology company pioneering the AI revolution in drug design and development.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, review payroll registers, and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Oversee equity compensation programs including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP.
• Act as the Workday Payroll subject matter expert for system configuration, testing, and architecture.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as SOX controls.
• Coordinate SEC-related equity reporting, including Section 16 filings and Form 4 support.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and Legal to ensure operational excellence and data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6–10+ years of experience in payroll and equity administration.
• Experience working within a public company environment.
• Proficiency with multi-state payroll and complex tax scenarios.
• Hands-on experience with equity administration platforms such as Fidelity or E*TRADE.
• Experience supporting SOX controls and external audits.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll configuration and calculation logic.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong general systems aptitude.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual bonus and equity compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative, in-person team environment.
• Flexible work arrangement with onsite presence required Monday–Thursday.