PHIL, Inc.
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Payroll Manager
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PHIL, Inc.
In San Francisco, CA salary range: $130,000.00‑$150,000.00.
Company Overview Founded in 2015, Phil is a San Francisco‑based Series D health‑tech startup that develops a platform connecting doctors, pharmacies, and patients to streamline prescription processes. Phil’s B2B2C platform facilitates end‑to‑end prescription management and delivery, enabling manufacturers to deliver affordable and timely therapy access while improving patient adherence.
Position Overview Phil seeks a detail‑oriented Payroll Manager to join our finance team. In this role you will build and optimize payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will own payroll accounting and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to scale and automate systems as the company grows.
Responsibilities
Oversee and process accurate, timely payroll for all employees (US only), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop, implement, and optimize payroll systems and processes to support rapid company growth.
Collaborate with People Ops/HR to manage payroll components of employee benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plans, etc.).
Ensure payroll tax filings and payments are completed accurately and on time.
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and resolve payroll‑related issues promptly.
Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records for internal and external audits; assist with compliance audits as needed.
Assist and guide the company through a HRIS and payroll system implementation.
Ensure confidentiality, security, and integrity of payroll and employee data.
Assist the Accounting Team with month‑end close tasks related to payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Supervise and coach payroll staff as the team grows.
Liaise with auditors, manage payroll tax audits, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes and enhance system integrations.
Research compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws and employment standards.
Qualifications
7+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high‑growth tech startup environment.
In‑depth knowledge of US payroll regulations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and scale payroll systems and processes.
Experience managing payroll for distributed/multi‑state teams.
Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS platforms; Paylocity experience is a plus.
Payroll accounting experience is a plus, including monthly payroll, bonus, PTO and other related accounting accruals.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Benefits
Ground floor opportunity with one of the fastest‑growing startups in health‑tech.
Fully remote working environment.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision).
401(k) contribution opportunity.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Payroll Manager
role at
PHIL, Inc.
In San Francisco, CA salary range: $130,000.00‑$150,000.00.
Company Overview Founded in 2015, Phil is a San Francisco‑based Series D health‑tech startup that develops a platform connecting doctors, pharmacies, and patients to streamline prescription processes. Phil’s B2B2C platform facilitates end‑to‑end prescription management and delivery, enabling manufacturers to deliver affordable and timely therapy access while improving patient adherence.
Position Overview Phil seeks a detail‑oriented Payroll Manager to join our finance team. In this role you will build and optimize payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will own payroll accounting and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to scale and automate systems as the company grows.
Responsibilities
Oversee and process accurate, timely payroll for all employees (US only), ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop, implement, and optimize payroll systems and processes to support rapid company growth.
Collaborate with People Ops/HR to manage payroll components of employee benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement plans, etc.).
Ensure payroll tax filings and payments are completed accurately and on time.
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and resolve payroll‑related issues promptly.
Prepare and maintain accurate payroll records for internal and external audits; assist with compliance audits as needed.
Assist and guide the company through a HRIS and payroll system implementation.
Ensure confidentiality, security, and integrity of payroll and employee data.
Assist the Accounting Team with month‑end close tasks related to payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Supervise and coach payroll staff as the team grows.
Liaise with auditors, manage payroll tax audits, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to streamline processes and enhance system integrations.
Research compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws and employment standards.
Qualifications
7+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a high‑growth tech startup environment.
In‑depth knowledge of US payroll regulations.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and scale payroll systems and processes.
Experience managing payroll for distributed/multi‑state teams.
Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS platforms; Paylocity experience is a plus.
Payroll accounting experience is a plus, including monthly payroll, bonus, PTO and other related accounting accruals.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
Benefits
Ground floor opportunity with one of the fastest‑growing startups in health‑tech.
Fully remote working environment.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Full benefits (medical, dental, vision).
401(k) contribution opportunity.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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