Payroll Manager, US and Canada

The Role: 

Moderna is seeking a strong team contributor to strategically manage our US and Canada payroll functions. This individual will serve as a key partner to HR, Finance, and Legal, driving payroll strategy, compliance, and innovation to meet Moderna’s evolving needs. The successful candidate will drive payroll accuracy, compliance and data integrity ensuring adherence to company policies and practices while leading high-impact projects and in-depth analyses to support organizational objectives. 

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for U.S. and Canada entities, overseeing full-cycle payroll preparation, processing, compliance, and reporting, as well as all quarter and year end reporting responsibilities.

• Monitor and respond proactively and timely to internal employee payroll inquiries

• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on compensation, benefits, and payroll tax compliance strategies.

• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring adherence to SOX compliance and reporting standards, and provide support for quarterly and year-end audits.

• Continuously monitor and interpret federal, state, provincial, and local tax withholding laws in both the U.S. and Canada, proactively advising on changes to ensure ongoing compliance and mitigate risk.

• Own the withholding tax compliance and risk mitigation for U.S. and Canada payroll, overseeing multi-entity tax compliance at federal, state, provincial, and local levels. This includes proactively managing compliance risks, partnering with Legal and Finance on regulatory audits, and developing scalable strategies that safeguard Moderna’s payroll integrity.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications): 

• BA/BS or equivalent experience    

• Must have 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in payroll management, including US and Canada payroll within a complex, fast-paced environment.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications) 

• Must have extensive knowledge of payroll practices, including tax laws and regulatory requirements in the United States and Canada.

• BS/BA or equivalent experience preferred.

• Advanced experience with Workday Payroll; proficiency in Workday HCM is a plus.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Workday Payroll certification in U.S./Canada highly preferred.

• Multi-state/entity payroll operations experience required, with expertise in handling US and Canadian tax jurisdictions.

• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or ability to analyze large quantities of data. 

• Experience with processing of equity transactions strongly preferred

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and establish best practices with payroll operations.

• Experience supporting international assignments and global mobility programs is preferred.

Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:

• Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
• Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
• Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes 
• Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
• Adoption and family-planning benefits
• Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
• Generous paid time off, including:
  •    Vacation, sick time and holidays
  •    Volunteer time to participate within your community
  •    Discretionary year-end shutdown
  •    Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
• Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
• 401k match and Financial Planning tools
• Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
• Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
• Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
• Location-specific perks and extras!

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world. 

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at [email protected].  (EEO/AAP Employer) 

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