Astranis Space Technologies
Payroll Manager
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Payroll Manager
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Astranis Space Technologies .
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Role Overview As Astranis’s Payroll Manager, you will own and manage all aspects of payroll operations. We are seeking to hire the best — an expert who combines precision, process discipline, and strategic foresight to build and lead a payroll function that scales.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end bi-monthly payroll process, including preparation, processing, and review for all employees.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labor laws.
Manage payroll systems and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
Partner with PeopleOps, Finance, and Accounting to ensure alignment on headcount, benefits, and reporting.
Drive continuous improvements in payroll operations, introducing automation and controls that scale with growth.
Prepare and deliver payroll-related reports to leadership, including labor cost analysis and headcount trends.
Own payroll audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews, working closely with internal and external partners.
Provide employees with high-quality support, ensuring clarity and accuracy on payroll matters.
Requirements
7+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
Proven track record of running payroll in California and in multi-state environments for both exempt and non-exempt employees.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and labor compliance.
Hands‑on experience with payroll systems (Paylocity and ADP are a bonus).
Ability to manage sensitive data with discretion, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, particularly with HR, Finance, and Accounting.
Detail orientation and process discipline, with the ability to scale systems as the company grows.
Bonus
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation.
Experience integrating payroll with ERP and HRIS systems.
Startup or high‑growth company experience.
Experience with manufacturing companies.
What we offer All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis’s total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company‑subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on‑site catered meals.
Salary $125 000—$150 000 USD.
Citizenship U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.
EEO Statement Astranis is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.
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Payroll Manager
role at
Astranis Space Technologies .
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Role Overview As Astranis’s Payroll Manager, you will own and manage all aspects of payroll operations. We are seeking to hire the best — an expert who combines precision, process discipline, and strategic foresight to build and lead a payroll function that scales.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end bi-monthly payroll process, including preparation, processing, and review for all employees.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and labor laws.
Manage payroll systems and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
Partner with PeopleOps, Finance, and Accounting to ensure alignment on headcount, benefits, and reporting.
Drive continuous improvements in payroll operations, introducing automation and controls that scale with growth.
Prepare and deliver payroll-related reports to leadership, including labor cost analysis and headcount trends.
Own payroll audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews, working closely with internal and external partners.
Provide employees with high-quality support, ensuring clarity and accuracy on payroll matters.
Requirements
7+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
Proven track record of running payroll in California and in multi-state environments for both exempt and non-exempt employees.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and labor compliance.
Hands‑on experience with payroll systems (Paylocity and ADP are a bonus).
Ability to manage sensitive data with discretion, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, particularly with HR, Finance, and Accounting.
Detail orientation and process discipline, with the ability to scale systems as the company grows.
Bonus
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation.
Experience integrating payroll with ERP and HRIS systems.
Startup or high‑growth company experience.
Experience with manufacturing companies.
What we offer All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits. Base pay is a single component of Astranis’s total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company‑subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on‑site catered meals.
Salary $125 000—$150 000 USD.
Citizenship U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required.
EEO Statement Astranis is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.
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