Sr. Manager, Payroll Services (part-time / Stamford, CT)

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Knoa Pharma is a public health-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing the opioid crisis. Our focus is on expanding access to lifesaving overdose reversal medicines and affordable treatments for opioid use disorder. Owned by a not-for-profit foundation, everything we do is centered on improving public health, saving lives, supporting recovery, and bringing forward medicines that make a meaningful difference.

Knoa Pharma has a robust generics and branded portfolio of medicines in development to address unmet medical needs, and it supports public health initiatives to address the opioid crisis. Its public health-minded purpose enables the company to expand access to lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medicines and affordable treatments for opioid use disorder – at no profit.

Position Summary

Responsible for processing company payrolls, payroll analysis and payroll tax reporting, while adhering to wage & hour laws, federal and state regulations, and Company policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinates the timely and accurate processing of employee payroll data utilizing Dayforce Payroll. Initiates funding processes for net payroll, payroll taxes, and all deductions.
• Supports administration of Supplemental Savings Plan, prepares, and submits Plan contributions for deposit.
• Manages 401(k) and FSA discrimination testing and initiates corrective actions as required.
• Provides support for annual compliance activities including workers’ compensation annual renewal, R&D tax credit, apportionment of payroll tax data for external tax group, and required Company surveys.
• Develop and monitor accounting-related payroll functions including general ledger interface and account reconciliations.
• Partner with outside tax consultants to interpret and implement payroll related tax regulation changes.
• Manage outside payroll tax vendor to ensure payroll tax reporting and remittances are timely and in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local tax regulations.
• Serve as a point of contact for the Federal, State and Local tax authorities. Review and research all incoming tax notices and forward to outside tax vendor as applicable ensuring timely resolution.
• Prepare tax reporting reconciliations to payroll records ensuring accurate Federal, State and Local tax submissions by outside tax vendor.
• Main point of contact for audits including Corporate, 401(k), Workers Compensation, Federal and State audits.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or five to seven years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation helpful.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A thorough understanding of payroll administration and payroll legislation is essential for this position.
• Experience with Dayforce HCM and Dayforce Payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and GL entries.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and implement current payroll legislation.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Advanced and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and detail oriented.
  
  

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• This position is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or professional work environment. Essential functions include the ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and other office equipment, communicate effectively, and occasionally move within the work area.
• This position is primarily office‑based with occasional travel required (up to 20%), including overnight travel as needed.
  
  

Supervisory Requirements (if applicable)

• This role does not have direct supervisory or managerial responsibility.
  
  

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities and may be modified as business needs require.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: actual or perceived race, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, color, age, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status and military service, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinance.

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• Right to Work (English and Spanish)
  
  

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