Manager, Payroll (ADP Workforce Now)

PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers-machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.


Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries.


Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry-including partners like GlobalFoundries-we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don't feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.


In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining-and that now is the time to scale.


PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies-including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical-to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.


Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift-and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real.


Come join us.
Job Summary

The Manager, Payroll, is responsible for leading end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability in a fast-growing, multi-state and global environment. This role serves as the primary owner and subject-matter expert for ADP Workforce Now while providing strategic leadership over payroll processes, systems, and controls.

As the company transitions from early-stage development to full-scale production, this role will be instrumental in building, optimizing, and scaling payroll operations to support global growth. The Manager, Payroll partners closely with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence and ensure a best-in-class employee payroll experience. This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations, including regular and off-cycle payrolls for a multi-state workforce
• Own payroll accuracy and compliance, including review and approval of payroll registers, exception reports, tax filings, and funding
• Ensure accurate and compliant processing of all payroll earnings and deductions, including overtime, bonuses, equity, retro pay, and involuntary deductions
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, wage and hour laws, state- specific requirements,)
• Oversee payroll tax filings and payments; manage and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax issues and agency correspondence
• Administer and optimize ADP Workforce Now, including configuration of earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, GL interfaces, and integrations
• Serve as the primary payroll SME and escalation point for complex payroll, tax, and system issues
• Lead payroll audits, controls, and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, system testing, and documentation
• Partner cross-functionally with HR and Finance on employee lifecycle events, payroll accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and internal controls
• Develop and document payroll policies, procedures, and best practices to support organizational growth
• Mentor and provide guidance to payroll team members or cross-functional partners as the function scales

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive U.S. payroll experience, including leadership or ownership of payroll operations in a multi-state environment
• Advanced, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (processing, reporting, and system configuration)
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and garnishments
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive process improvements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international payroll operations, including knowledge of global payroll practices, compliance considerations, and statutory requirements
• Experience building or scaling payroll processes in a high-growth or evolving environment
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks related to payroll
• Exposure to equity compensation payroll processing (RSUs, stock options) in a multinational environment
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or equivalent certification

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

U.S. Base Pay Range


$110,000-$125,000 USD

Bay Area Pay Range


$145,000-$155,000 USD