Relativity Space · 14 hours ago
Manager, Payroll
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$139K/yr - $153K/yr
6+ years expRelativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Manager of Payroll will oversee the end-to-end execution of payroll processes, drive system improvements, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering cross-functional partnerships within the organization.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Own accurate payroll processing: Responsible for the end-to-end execution of multi-state, semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. This includes hands-on oversight of payroll inputs, reviews, and approvals, as well as proactive issue resolution to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. Deliver timely and accurate reporting to business partners across the Accounting, Finance, and People organizations
Drive system and process improvements: In partnership with Accounting, People, and HRIS, you will identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll system efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and scale processes to support continued company growth. You will play a key role in shaping the payroll roadmap and ensuring systems and processes evolve alongside the business
Lead month, quarter, and year-end processes & regulatory and tax compliance: Own all year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing, 401k audit support, and other payroll administration processes, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Complete monthly and quarterly payroll reconciliations and assist in answering queries from stakeholder teams. Familiarity with SOX controls, ability to adhere to new and existing regulatory requirements, and experience supporting audit activities (EDD audits, workers comp audit, etc.) is beneficial
Foster cross-functional partnerships: Serve as a trusted payroll partner to Accounting, People, HRIS, and Finance leadership – as well as all company employees – to enable strong communication, alignment, and accountability across teams. Through these partnerships, you will help resolve complex payroll issues, support reporting and audits, and improve the overall employee experience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in accounting, HR, or a related field plus 6–9+ years of progressive, hands-on payroll experience in a fast-paced, multi-state environment
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage & hour and payroll tax regulations
Proven experience executing payroll in Workday and OneSource Virtual (OSV); ability to drive system-leveraged results and automations
Advanced attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Highly collaborative with the ability to partner effectively across Accounting, HR, and HRIS
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills and the ability to operate independently and autonomously
Preferred
Previous system implementation and/or integration experience
Experience supporting payroll in high-growth, start-up environment; preferably in manufacturing or aerospace
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
Leadership Team
Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
David Giger
VP of Engineering
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