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Helion · 10 hours ago

Payroll Manager

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$144K/yr - $173K/yr

8+ years exp

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, focused on building the world's first fusion power plant. The Payroll Manager will oversee day-to-day payroll activities, ensure compliance across jurisdictions, and build scalable payroll processes.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws

Manage payroll inquiries and issues, ensuring timely, compliant resolutions

Review and approve payroll related journal entries and reconciliations

Partner with HR, Legal, and the Controller in managing the equity compensation program

Audit, reconcile, and fund 401(k) contributions associated with each payroll. Research and resolve discrepancies in real time

Fulfill external audit requests and support business partners through ad-hoc reporting and regular reconciliations

Qualification

Payroll managementDayforceEquity compensationFederal wage lawsState wage lawsAdvanced ExcelProblem solvingCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3+ years in a management role

Proven success leading payroll functions in high-growth, technology-driven environments

Hands-on experience with Dayforce and equity compensation, including process design and optimization

Strong understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws related to payroll

Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families

31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)

10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)

Annual wellness stipend

Company

Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.

Founded in 2013

Everett, Washington, USA

201-500 employees