Manager, Payroll

For more than 25 years, Corcept has been singularly focused on the science of cortisol, a powerful hormone that when unregulated, can play a role in a broad range of diseases. Our commercial portfolio includes treatments for hypercortisolism and oncology, and the company has discovered more than 1,000 proprietary selective cortisol modulators and glucocorticoid receptor antagonists. With advanced clinical trials in patients with hypercortisolism, solid tumors, ALS and liver disease, Corcept is unlocking the power of cortisol modulation to help address some of the most devastating diseases patients face today. Corcept is headquartered in Redwood City, California. To learn more, visit www.corcept.com . The Payroll Manager will have a hands-on role in US, UK, and EMEA payroll operations. You will help manage the day-to-day payroll operations and drive continuous improvement within the function. This position will report to the Associate Director of Payroll. This is a hybrid role typically requiring on-site presence at least 3 days per week. Responsibilities: Responsible for accurate and timely processing of end-to-end US, UK, and EMEA payroll, including but not limited to new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, benefits, stock transactions, and other payroll-related changes Ensure global compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax and labor law requirements Manage payroll tax including but not limited to registrations for new jurisdictions, maintain login details, tax notices, amendments, etc. Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll processes including tax reporting, compliance filings and W-2 and equivalent statement delivery Serve as the payroll system expert by maintaining updates and integrations Responsible for all aspects of payroll accounting, such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and other activities to support financial close and audits Continuously improve all areas of payroll processes and procedures to drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability Drives the establishment and documentation of SOPs, policies, procedures, practices, and internal controls related to payroll processes Serve as the go-to expert for payroll-related inquiries, resolving employee issues with urgency, accuracy and care Maintain accurate payroll records and transactions in accordance with SOX requirements Prepare periodic payroll reports for review by management, auditors, and third parties (e.g. worker’s compensation and 401k audit) Participate in various ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed by the business Preferred Skills, Qualifications, or Technical Proficiencies: Having a growth mindset – Being professionally curious, learning new skills, and aiming to continuously improve Must possess a high degree of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all tasks Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external partners Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; manage competing priorities and adhering to strict deadlines Self-motivated, adaptable, able to work independently, and takes a proactive approach Operate with a high level of integrity and professionalism with the ability to manage confidential employee data. Working knowledge of account reconciliation and accounting principles Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a Finance, Accounting related field or equivalent 5-7 years of experience in payroll or related field Experience as payroll administrator, preferably Dayforce or an equivalent system such as ADP, Workday, or UKG Experience with global payroll and international expansion Experience with stock transactions (e.g. NQSO, ISO, RSU, ESPP) and an understanding of tax implications for each type Experience with managing international payroll providers NetSuite experience a plus The pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this headquarters-based position is $150,700 – $177,300; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on legitimate considerations, including geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. For information on how Corcept collects, uses, discloses, protects, and otherwise processes personal information and an explanation of the rights and choices available to you with respect to your personal information, please refer to our Privacy Notice link . Corcept appreciates the commitment and hard work of all our team members as we strive to discover and develop novel treatments for patients with serious unmet medical needs. Please visit our website at: https://www.corcept.com/ Corcept is an Equal Opportunity Employer Corcept will not conduct interviews via text message or messaging platforms and will not ask you to download anything as part of your interview. Though we use third-party tools to help with advertising our jobs, please be vigilant in checking that the communication is in fact coming from Corcept.

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