Senior Payroll Analyst

DescriptionAt Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll & Equity, the Senior Payroll Analyst will be responsible for managing payroll operations, as well as certain equity and related financial processes. This role involves close collaboration with HR, Finance, and external consultants to ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll, benefits, and equity-related activities.This role is based in our Waltham, MA headquarters. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):Process high-volume, multi-state U.S. payrolls for both exempt and non-exempt employees within a growing organization following established checklists, including off-cycle and special paymentsMaintain payroll state tax records and coordinate state registrationsPartner with HR to support employee benefit enrollments, open enrollment, review payroll and benefits information in the system for new and existing employeesPrepare and reconcile payroll audit files before and after each payroll run to ensure accuracy and complianceManage and maintain time tracking to validate data before each payroll cyclePrepare monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll journal entries and reconciliationsRun weekly and monthly reports for Finance team membersGenerate project tracking reports and update hours as neededSupport workers’ compensation, 401(k), and KPMG audits, and provide workers’ compensation data for insurance as neededReview employee W-2 data for tax reporting, and assist with 6039 reporting and review of 3921/3922 data in accordance with tax deadlinesUpload grants and ESPP contributions to FidelityEnsure employee data is accurate in equity platformManage ESPP purchases and ensure enrollments are properly recorded for new offering periodsManage RSU vesting events to ensure appropriate tax withholdingMaintain data feeds connecting Payroll and Equity platformsBe the point person for any federal, state & local tax, UI claims or garnishments, etc. Monitor and respond to payroll-related employee inquiries via email and phone, providing high-quality customer serviceMaintain and update FAQs to support consistent communicationDevelop, maintain, and implement policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with internal controlsIdentify and recommend opportunities to improve processes and automate tasksRequirementsRequires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPP designation a plus5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experienceExperience with UKG, ADP and Fidelity platforms, will consider other similar processing systemsProficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)Strong preference for proficiency with NetSuite, will consider other similar ERP systemsStrong preference for experience at a publicly traded company, preferably in the biotech/ pharma industryExpert understanding of multi-state payroll regulations and tax complianceCommitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasksStrong commitment to ethical standardsExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesEfficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for resultsExceptional attention to detail and accuracyProven mindset of proactive continuous improvementAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasksProficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)The salary range for this position is commensurate with experienceViridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Competitive pay and stock options for all employeesMedical, dental, and vision insurance100% Paid Parental Leave Short- and long-term disability coverageLife, Travel and AD&D401(k) Company Match with immediate company vestEmployee Stock Purchase planGenerous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdownsVarious fertility, mental, financial, and proactive physical health programsViridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.Employee Type: FT Exempt