Senior Payroll Analyst at PsiQuantum

Palo Alto, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Apr, 26

Salary

119000.0

Posted On

28 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, ADP Workforce Now, Payroll Compliance, Payroll Tax, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication, Collaboration, Process Improvement, Payroll Audits, System Testing, Employee Lifecycle Events, Reconciliations, Accruals, Payroll Reporting

Industry

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

Description

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and compliance, serving as the subject-matter expert for ADP Workforce Now. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll for a multi-state workforce and partners closely with HR and Finance to maintain payroll integrity and support business growth. As we transition from early-stage development to full-scale production, this role will be pivotal in shaping and maturing our processes to support global growth. The Senior Payroll Analyst will report directly to the Assistant Controller. Responsibilities: Review and approve payroll preview registers, exception reports, tax files, and funding prior to submission. Ensure accurate and compliant processing of all payroll earnings and deductions, (including overtime, bonuses, equity, retro pay, and involuntary deductions). Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations (including FLSA, state overtime rules, and wage/hour requirements). Ensure timely payroll tax filings and payments; research and resolve payroll discrepancies, tax notices and agency correspondence. Administer payroll configuration in ADP Workforce Now, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, GL interfaces, and system integrations. Serve as the escalation point and payroll subject-matter expert for complex payroll, tax, and system issues. Lead payroll audits, system testing, and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and testing in ADP Workforce Now. Partner with HR and Finance on employee lifecycle events, reconciliations, accruals, and payroll reporting. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and internal controls Experience/Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive U.S. payroll experience in a multi-state environment. Advanced, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (processing, reporting, and configuration). Strong knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour, and garnishment regulations. Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll reconciliations. High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. High standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future. U.S. Base Pay Range $102,000—$119,000 USD Bay Area Pay Range $127,500—$150,000 USD

Responsibilities

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for a multi-state workforce. This role involves reviewing payroll registers, maintaining compliance with payroll laws, and partnering with HR and Finance.