Manager, Payroll

Manager, Payroll Foster City, CA Job Details Full-time $135,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Partner benefits Employee stock purchase plan 401(k) Life insurance Qualifications Benefits administration Customer communication Internal controls Payroll tax Management Operations management Handling wage garnishments Procedural guides Customer service Internal compliance auditing Process improvement SOX Improving operational efficiency Compensation administration Hiring Policy & process development Accounting Mentoring Data validation Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Financial systems implementation Communication skills Internal financial audits Overseeing training Financial compliance Staff development Full Job Description Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Payroll Manager will oversee payroll administration activities, which include maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and communication skills, a high level of accuracy, ability to stay focused on details, strong technical and problem-solving skills, and be able to work both independently and crossfunctionally.

Responsibilities:

Manage all day-to-day U.S. payroll operations, coordinating with internal teams and external payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Partner with Human Resources on employee compensation, benefits, and disability matters; ensure proper taxation and treatment of employer-paid benefits, including RSUs, ESPP, and 401(k) contributions; maintain knowledge of applicable payroll laws, including state-specific final pay requirements. Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff, including hiring and training. Oversee internal and external payroll audits and ensure audit readiness. Establish and execute payroll review and audit procedures, including validation of payroll data such as regular earnings (including merit changes), one-time payments (e.g., bonuses, commissions, relocation), leave of absence calculations, domestic partner benefits, group term life insurance, and 401(k)/ESPP deductions; ensure accuracy of wages, tax withholdings, deductions, and garnishments; manage quarterly tax adjustments and year-end payroll tax reporting. Develop, document, and enforce internal controls in compliance with SOX requirements. Lead special projects, including process improvements, documentation, system integrations, upgrades, implementations, and reimplementation of U.S. payroll systems. •The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and work location. Please note this range reflects base salary and does not include incentive compensation or potential equity grants. We also offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package. Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy .