Associate Director, Payroll

Role Summary:

The Associate Director of Payroll is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of payroll operations in the US and Europe to ensure accurate timely and compliant payroll processing across the organization. This role oversees payroll systems policies audits tax compliance and reporting while partnering closely with HR Finance Accounting and external vendors. The Associate Director will drive process improvements support strategic initiatives and ensure a high standard of employee service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and lead payroll 100% 

• Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state and multi-entity operations
• Collaborate with international team with multi-country payroll processing leveraging an external vendor for support and processing
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll laws tax regulations wage and hour requirements and reporting obligations
• Manage payroll calendars reconciliations tax filings garnishments deductions bonuses commissions and year-end processing (W-2s audits etc.)
• Partner with HR Benefits Finance and Accounting teams to ensure data integrity and alignment across systems and processes
• Collaborate with team members to support company long-term incentive programs
• Supporting member for the companys 401k including committee membership and annual audit
• Oversee payroll systems administration upgrades implementations integrations and vendor relationships
• Develop and maintain payroll policies procedures controls and documentation including documentation related to J-SOX controls
• Analyze payroll metrics and reporting to identify trends discrepancies and opportunities for operational improvement
• Support the close to report process including general ledger accounting entries and reconciliations related to the payroll accounts
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to inquiries
• Ensure confidentiality and security of employee payroll data
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation efficiency compliance and employee experience
• Serve as escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee concerns
• Partner with Ono Headquarters on payroll related matters as needed

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Business Administration or related field
• 10 years of progressive payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations tax compliance and wage and hour laws
• Experience managing payroll for large or multi-state organizations
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Workday ADP Oracle or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel and payroll reporting skills including the preparation of accounting entries and reconciliations
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Capabilities
 

• Experience with multi state and international payroll
• Experience with payroll system implementations or process transformation initiatives
• Experience in healthcare manufacturing retail hospitality or other high-volume workforce environments

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $148000 - $204000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors including but not limited to depth of experience education skillset overall performance and/or location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Decipheras competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus a long-term incentive plan full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To help us meet reporting requirements we invite you to complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is entirely optional. It will not be used in the hiring process and will have no impact on your opportunity for employment. The information will be treated confidentially. Deciphera is committed to making all hiring and employment decisions fairly and on a non-discriminatory basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION

Deciphera is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements we invite you complete the confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. This information will also be treated confidentially.  We are committed to make all hiring decisions and other employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time