Associate Director, Payroll

Job DescriptionRole 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 operationsCollaborate with international team with multi-country payroll processing leveraging an external vendor for support and processingEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour requirements, and reporting obligationsManage 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 processesCollaborate with team members to support company long-term incentive programsSupporting member for the company’s 401k, including committee membership and annual auditOversee payroll systems administration, upgrades, implementations, integrations, and vendor relationshipsDevelop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, controls, and documentation, including documentation related to J-SOX controlsAnalyze payroll metrics and reporting to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for operational improvementSupport the close to report process, including general ledger accounting entries and reconciliations, related to the payroll accountsSupport internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to inquiriesEnsure confidentiality and security of employee payroll dataDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, compliance, and employee experienceServe as escalation point for complex payroll issues and employee concernsPartner with Ono Headquarters on payroll related matters as neededOther duties and responsibilities as assigned QualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field10+ years of progressive payroll experienceStrong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage and hour lawsExperience managing payroll for large or multi-state organizationsProficiency with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Oracle, or similar platformsAdvanced Excel and payroll reporting skills, including the preparation of accounting entries and reconciliationsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsPreferred CapabilitiesExperience with multi state and international payrollExperience with payroll system implementations or process transformation initiativesExperience in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, or other high-volume workforce environmentsAdditional InformationAdditional InformationDeciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $148,000 - $204,000. 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 Deciphera’s 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 InformationDeciphera 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 INFORMATIONDeciphera 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.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ScienceExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Pharmaceuticals