Payroll Compliance Specialist

Ardelyx, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardelyx, Inc. in Waltham, MA is seeking a Payroll Compliance Specialist to join the payroll team. You will help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws while supporting audits, tax reporting, and documentation maintenance.

The role collaborates with HR, Finance, Benefits, Legal, and payroll vendors to resolve issues and implement regulatory changes. A robust benefits package accompanies the base pay and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; 5+ years of payroll compliance experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and wage and hour laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Complete payroll processing activities to ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations, including reporting.
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and garnishments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure documentation complies with company policies and record retention requirements.
• Participate in payroll audits and compliance reviews by preparing reports, documentation, and supporting records.
• Monitor and research payroll regulations and assist with implementing changes resulting from multi-state payroll requirements, new legislation or company policy updates.
• Conduct payroll tax reconciliations and support quarterly and annual tax reporting activities.
• Monitor payroll inbox, investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and tax notices.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll compliance issues.
• Support payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives, including updating and maintaining documentation.

Skills

Payroll regulations knowledge

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with confidential data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Ardelyx is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on redefining treatment approaches for patients with significant unmet medical needs. By combining scientific innovation with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture, we strive to create meaningful impact for patients.

Team Ardelyx is united by a shared mission and guided by our core values: Passionate, Fearless, Dedicated, and Inclusive. We foster an inclusive environment where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to make an impact — both within our company and in the lives of patients we serve.

Position Summary

The Payroll Compliance Specialist is part of the organization's payroll team and provides assistance on payroll operations activities and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies. This role assists with payroll audits, maintains compliance documentation, monitors regulatory changes, and partners with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, Legal and Payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The Payroll Compliance Specialist interacts both internally and externally as a representative of the Payroll Team.

Responsibilities

• Complete payroll processing activities to ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations, including reporting
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy, including employee earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and garnishments
• Maintain payroll records and ensure documentation complies with company policies and record retention requirements
• Participate in payroll audits and compliance reviews by preparing reports, documentation, and supporting records
• Monitor and research payroll regulations and assist with implementing changes resulting from multi-state payroll requirements, new legislation or company policy updates
• Conduct payroll tax reconciliations and support quarterly and annual tax reporting activities
• Monitor payroll inbox, investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and tax notices
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and external payroll vendors to resolve payroll compliance issues
• Support payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives, including updating and maintaining documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years human resources, accounting, or payroll compliance experience, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and wage and hour laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion

The anticipated annualized base pay range for this full-time position is $97,000 - $119,000. Ardelyx utilizes industry data to ensure that our compensation is competitive and aligned with our industry peers. Actual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target and equity awards, subject to eligibility and other requirements.

Ardelyx also offers a robust benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave, equity incentive plans, health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, flexible time off, annual Winter Holiday shut down, and at least 11 paid holidays.

Ardelyx is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, or recruiters or similar vendors. Any such unsolicited resume submitted to any employee or through Company's career site without a valid, signed search agreement signed by Company's authorized representative will be deemed the property of the company, and no fees will be paid in the event of a hire. Company will have the right to hire any such candidate at its discretion without any financial obligation or fee owed to the vendor. Any verbal or written communication with a Company employee outside of this process will not be considered a binding agreement.