Manager, Payroll & Benefits
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPlainsboro Road, Cranbury, Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08536, United States
About Rocket Pharma
Create a future where DNA is no longer destiny. Rocket Pharma is a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing gene therapies with curative potential for patients with rare and life-threatening diseases. We are a team of creative, compassionate, and driven individuals united by a profound mission of seeking gene therapy cures.
Rocket places tremendous value on our people and fosters a collaborative environment where bold ideas thrive and every team member makes a meaningful impact. Our core values guide everything we do: we trust one another, show generosity toward patients, embrace curiosity, and strive to elevate science.
About the Role
The Payroll & Benefits Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Associate Director, Payroll & Compliance, ensuring the accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of employee benefits, leave programs, and payroll operations. This role is pivotal in delivering a high-quality employee experience while maintaining operational excellence across Finance, People Operations, and external vendor relationships.
In this position, you will manage the full lifecycle of payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring timely execution within Workday Payroll. You will act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, overseeing the day-to-day administration of health, welfare, and retirement programs. Additionally, you will partner with employees and managers to support seamless leave experiences and ensure strict adherence to federal and state regulations.
Equal Opportunity
A diverse workforce fosters innovation and strengthens Rocket's business. We ensure equal opportunity without discrimination or harassment in the workplace on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Plainsboro Road, Cranbury, Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08536, United States
Cranbury Township, New Jersey
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What does a Manager, Payroll & Benefits at Rocket Pharmaceuticals do?expand_more
In this Manager, Payroll & Benefits at Rocket Pharmaceuticals role, you will manage full-cycle payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees; ensure timely and accurate payroll execution in workday payroll; maintain payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; and partner with finance on payroll reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
What are the requirements for this Manager, Payroll & Benefits role?expand_more
To qualify for the Manager, Payroll & Benefits at Rocket Pharmaceuticals position, applicants should have: 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration; Experience processing multi-state payroll; Experience with Workday Payroll and Time and Attendance; Experience with equity and RSU payrolls; Experience with benefits billing and vendor management; and Experience with leave of absence administration.
Where is the Manager, Payroll & Benefits role at Rocket Pharmaceuticals located?expand_more
Manager, Payroll & Benefits at Rocket Pharmaceuticals is based in Plainsboro Road, Cranbury, Cranbury Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, 08536, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Manager, Payroll & Benefits job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Rocket Pharmaceuticals has listed this Manager, Payroll & Benefits role as on-site.