Manager, Payroll & Stock Administration

Opportunity Praxis is hiring a Manager, Payroll & Stock Plan Administration. This role owns and evolves systems to ensure employees are paid accurately and understand their equity value. Operate as a hands‑on individual contributor and design/scale processes with strong internal controls. Primary Responsibilities Own end-to-end U.S. multi‑state payroll processing (accuracy, timeliness, regulatory compliance) Administer equity programs (stock options, RSUs, ESPP) across the full lifecycle Partner with Fidelity (or similar) to manage equity operations and maintain data integrity Design and maintain SOX‑compliant payroll and equity controls (documentation, reconciliations, audit support) Build audit‑ready infrastructure that scales with company growth Improve payroll and equity workflows for efficiency while maintaining strong controls Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, filings, and reporting Maintain and reconcile data across payroll, equity, HRIS, and finance systems Resolve employee payroll and equity questions clearly and quickly Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience) 6–10+ years of relevant payroll experience with significant stock plan administration exposure Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting Proven experience identifying control gaps and improving SOX‑regulated environments Experience supporting external audits Equity administration platform experience (Fidelity strongly preferred) Payroll systems experience such as Paycom (preferred) or similar Annualized Base Salary: $125,000–$145,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics