Payroll & T&E Leader - High-Impact Startup with Equity

Valar Atomics; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

High-impact startup environment with

Opportunities for rapid career growth

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and employee expense management for a fast-growing, multi-state workforce. You will ensure timely compensation, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and partner with HR, Finance, and leadership.

Key responsibilities include managing multi-state payroll, tax filings, year-end close, T&E program administration, policy governance, and continuous process improvements across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years payroll experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, multi-state.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state payroll tax laws and wage and hour regulations.
• Experience administering a corporate T&E program.
• Proficiency with a major payroll system and Excel.
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, timely and accurate.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end close.
• Partner with HR on hires, terminations, leaves, compensation, and benefits deductions.
• Administer the T&E program, including policy governance and reimbursements.
• Provide payroll support and analytics for budgeting and decision-making.
• Improve payroll processes, systems, and controls.

Skills

Payroll systems

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Confidential data handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP/Workday/Rippling

Ramp

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and employee expense management for a fast-growing, multi-state workforce. You will ensure timely compensation, compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and partner with HR, Finance, and leadership.

Key responsibilities include managing multi-state payroll, tax filings, year-end close, T&E program administration, policy governance, and continuous process improvements across systems.