Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager

Seattle, Washington, United States

Impinj is a leading RAIN RFID provider and Internet of Things pioneer. We're inventing ways to connect every thing to the Internet — including retail apparel, retail general merchandise, healthcare items, automobile parts, airline baggage, food and much more. With more than 100 billion items connected to date, and multiple Fortune 500 enterprises around the world using our platform, we solve for a better understanding of our world. If it's a thing, we're working to connect it. Join Impinj and help us realize our vision of a boundless IoT— connecting trillions of everyday items to the Internet.

Team Overview

In this role, you'll join Impinj's Finance & Accounting organization to lead a small but dedicated Payroll team. You'll serve as the subject matter expert for all things payroll — from day-to-day processing to complex equity transactions and global compliance. You'll collaborate with Human Resources and team members across departments to ensure our employees worldwide are paid accurately and on time. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with direct engagement with external auditors and leadership on process improvements and compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee all aspects of domestic and foreign payroll management including routine payroll processing, tax and benefits compliance and reporting, and SOX compliance
• Partner with Human Resources to facilitate the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including benefit deductions, leaves of absence, employee changes, etc.
• Oversee the preparation of domestic payroll and payroll related reports, including governmental and regulatory filings
• Manage and guide a small Payroll Team of one employee
• Own responsibility for foreign payroll processing with outside service organization, including review and journal entries associated with monthly foreign subsidiary reporting package
• Manage and oversee stock-based compensation processing in payroll, including option exercises, RSUs and ESPP for proper income reporting and tax withholding
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local laws, and regulations
• Liaise with external auditors and manage payroll related audit questions
• Analyze payroll processes and controls, identify efficiencies, drive change, and manage priorities
• Monitor employee inquiries and ensure that all inquiries are promptly and appropriately resolved
• Assist in other areas of accounting as necessary

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• 5 years of payroll experience, including oversight of domestic and foreign payroll
• Management experience
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organization
• Deep knowledge of payroll compliance, tax laws and complex employee benefit programs impacting payroll
• Knowledge of taxable and non-taxable earnings and expenses
• Excellent understanding of equity related transactions
• Experience managing and documenting payroll controls for compliance with SOX
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• General accounting skills, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast paced environment

Compensation & Benefits:

The benefits listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Impinj and the country where you work.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is $113,900- $160,800 . Individual base pay depends on various factors such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties, requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Both market wage data and the mid-point of the pay range is reviewed and used as the starting point for all new hire offers. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time. At Impinj certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. US based employees have access to healthcare benefits; a 401(k) plan and company match among others.

US Export Controls:

This position has access to technologies or data subject to U.S. export control regulations. Under these laws, the release or transfer of export-controlled items or information to individuals who are not classified as "U.S. persons" (as defined by Immigration & Nationality Act) may require prior authorization from the U.S. government. We may require additional documentation related to national identity to determine whether an export compliance license is required for any export-controlled items. This information is requested solely for the purpose of complying with U.S. export control laws and will not be used for other purposes. Learn more about export compliance here .

Why Work at Impinj:

Know you're making a difference. Competitive benefits. Support for remote work or a desk with a view. Weekly Q&A sessions with our executive team. Impinj provides an environment that fosters openness and innovation and is developing technology that delivers a positive impact on the world. Collaboration and teamwork are highly valued, and accomplishments are duly celebrated. We have an open paid time-off policy paired with a respect for work/life balance. Our headquarters is located in Seattle with spectacular views of the Olympics, Lake Union, and Mt Baker, which can be enjoyed from our rooftop deck. Our Brazilian site is in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul state, at "Tecnopuc," a technology park that offers a very nice workplace for the development of groundbreaking technologies. Impinj is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We 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.