Manager, Payroll – Stock Administration

Praxis

Manager, Payroll & Stock Administration ensuring accurate payroll processing and stock plan administration at Praxis Precision Medicines. Focus on compliance, efficiency, and employee trust.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end U.S. multi-state payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance
Administer equity programs including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP across the full lifecycle
Partner with Fidelity or similar platforms to manage equity operations and maintain data integrity
Design and maintain SOX-compliant payroll and equity controls, including documentation, reconciliations, and audit support
Build and continuously strengthen audit-ready infrastructure that scales with company growth
Improve payroll and equity workflows to increase efficiency while maintaining strong controls
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, filings, and reporting
Maintain and reconcile data across payroll, equity, HRIS, and finance systems
Serve as a trusted resource for employees, resolving payroll and equity questions clearly and quickly
Partner with Finance, People, Legal, and external auditors to ensure alignment and audit readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
6–10+ years of relevant payroll experience, including significant exposure to stock plan administration.
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting requirements.
Proven experience identifying control gaps and implementing improvements in a SOX-regulated environment
Experience supporting external audits and interacting directly with auditors
Experience with equity administration platforms—Fidelity strongly preferred.
Experience with payroll systems such as Paycom (preferred) or similar platforms.
Demonstrated ability to independently own and improve critical processes in a high-accountability environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Stock options

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingequity administrationstock optionsRSUsESPPSOX compliancedata reconciliationaudit supporttax compliancepayroll systems

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationindependenceattention to detailprocess improvementtrustworthinessresponsibilityadaptabilityefficiency

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business