Payroll Manager

<span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>Company <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Overview</span></b></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Rhythm is a global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases. We develop medicines for previously untreatable or undertreated diseases and provide meaningful support for healthcare providers and patients and their families. We recognize the courage it takes for patients and their caregivers to begin their journey of advocacy to find the answers they need. Their courage inspires us to challenge convention, ask bold questions, and seek answers for them. Every day, we strive for excellence through our willingness to adapt, learn, and our tenacity to overcome barriers, together.</span></span><h1 style="text-align:justify;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:13.35pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Opportunity <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Overview</span></span></span></span></strong></h1><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be directly involved in overseeing and processing<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;"> North America's </span>domestic payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with ADP Workforce Now and a strong understanding of payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations. This position is based in Boston and follows a hybrid work model to promote collaboration and flexibility.</span></span><h1><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:13.4pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Responsibilities and <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Duties</span></span></span></span></strong></h1><ul><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Manage and process<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;"> U.S. multi-state </span>regular bi-weekly payrolls<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;"> for 270+ employees, </span>using ADP Workforce <span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt;">Now.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt;">Manage and process Canada's regular (semi-monthly) payroll.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Process off-cycle equity <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">payrolls (RSU, NQ), </span>bonuses<span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt;">, and terminations</span><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">regulations.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Register payroll tax accounts in new tax jurisdictions and maintain validation tables in <span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt;">ADP.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Partner with payroll providers to support payroll configuration<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;"> updates.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Stay current on ADP payroll system updates and training to maximize the return of investment from the payroll system.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Manage US quarterly and year-end <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">processes.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Oversee payroll tax filings, payments, corrections, and resolve tax <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">issues.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-right:41px;margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:100%;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Adhere to established payroll processes, internal controls, and procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborating with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination of payroll and benefits processes with other HR and financial activities.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="background:#FFFFFF;"><span><span style="vertical-align:baseline;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;">Assist with 401K and Workers' Compensation Audits.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-right:45px;margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:98%;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Address employee payroll inquiries promptly and professionally, providing clear explanations regarding deductions, adjustments, and general payroll issues.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-right:56px;margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, ensuring any errors are corrected quickly and <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">thoroughly.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-right:83px;margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processing and overall payroll experience for employees.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Prepare payroll-related<span style="letter-spacing:-0.25pt;"> ad-hoc </span><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">reports.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Other activities and tasks assigned by the Payroll Director.</span></span></span></span></li></ul>&#160;<h1><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:13.4pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Qualifications and <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Skills</span></span></span></span></strong></h1><ul><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Business, Accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">At least 5 years of payroll experience, including exposure to multi-state<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;"> payroll.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">ADP Workforce Now experience <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">regulations.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Excel: lookups, conditional formulas (SUMIF), and PivotTables</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Attention to detail.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills with both external service providers and internal stakeholders.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Adaptable and flexible; capable of working both independently and under supervision on assigned tasks.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in processing and reporting equity in payroll, including RSU, ESPP, ISO, and NQ.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Knowledge of year-end payroll activities, such as reporting and reconciliations.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:14pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">priorities.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:32px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to discretely handle private and sensitive compensation data<span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color:#006fc0;">This role is based out of our corporate office in Boston, Massachusetts. Rhythm operates in a hybrid-work model. Candidates applying must be willing and able to be in the Boston office in coordination with their department and business needs. This role may involve some travel.</span></i></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="color:#006fc0;">The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $165,000.&#160;Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance. This role may be eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units.</span></i></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">More about <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">Rhythm</span></span></i></b></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">We are a dynamic and growing global team spanning more than a dozen countries. At Rhythm we are dedicated to transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases by rapidly advancing care and precision medicines that address the root cause. Our team is passionate about expanding access to reach more patients and developing novel therapies for other rare neuroendocrine diseases, including congenital hyperinsulinism.</span></span></i></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">At Rhythm, our core values <span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt;">are:</span></span></i></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are committed to advancing scientific understanding to improve patients&#8217; <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">lives.</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are inspired to tackle tough challenges and have the courage to ask bold <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">questions.</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are eager to learn and <span style="letter-spacing:-0.2pt;">adapt.</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We believe collaboration and ownership are foundational for our <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">success.</span></span></i></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;">We value the unique contribution each individual brings to furthering our <span style="letter-spacing:-0.1pt;">mission.</span></span></i></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">Rhythm is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service, or any other class protected by state or federal law. Headquartered in Boston, Rhythm is proud to have been named one of the </span></span></i><a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/top-places-work/2023/"><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;"><span style="color:#0000FF;">Top Places to Work</span></span></span></i></a><i> </i><i><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span style="line-height:115%;">in Massachusetts.</span></span></i></span></span></span><br><br>&#160;