Payroll Compliance Specialist

Scorpion Therapeutics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Equity incentive plans

Health plans (medical, prescription, 牙

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Payroll Compliance Specialist to join the payroll team in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies. You will support audits, maintain documentation, monitor regulatory changes, and collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, Legal, and Payroll to keep payroll accurate and timely.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/HR with 5+ years of payroll compliance experience and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years payroll compliance/HR/accounting experience (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and wage and hour laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll regulations knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Payroll Compliance Specialist is part of the payroll team and assists with payroll operations whileensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies. Supportspayroll audits, maintains compliance documentation, monitors regulatory changes, and partners with HR, Finance,Benefits, Legal, and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Complete payroll processing activities to ensure compliance with applicable payroll laws and regulations, includingreporting
• Review payroll transactions for accuracy (earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments)
• Maintain payroll records and ensure documentation meets company policies and record retention requirements
• Participate in payroll audits and compliance reviews by preparing reports and supporting records
• Monitor and research payroll regulations; implement changes for multi-state requirements, new legislation,or policy updates
• Conduct payroll tax reconciliations and support quarterly and annual tax reportingMonitor payroll inbox; investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and tax notices
• Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and external payroll vendors to resolve compliance issues
• Support payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives; update and maintaindocumentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field with 5+ years payrollcompliance/HR/accounting experience (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll tax requirements, and wage and hour laws
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly

Benefits

• 401(k) with generous employer match; 12 weeks paid parental leave; up to 12 weeks living organ and bone marrowleave; equity incentive plans; health plans (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision); life insurance anddisability; flexible time off; annual Winter Holiday shut down; at least 11 paid holidays