Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 8, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Redwood City

Description

Senior Payroll Specialist

Revolution Medicines is seeking a motivated individual to play a critical role in the payroll team. Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Payroll, this position requires a meticulous individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience in high-volume, deadline-driven payroll operations. This position will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive impactful improvements within the Sr. Payroll Specialist area of focus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll processing for US employees including special runs such as off-cycle processing using ADP Workforce Now.
  • Work with the HR team regarding payroll related items such as benefit deductions, leave-of-absences, onboarding of new employees, termination of existing employees, and data validation in ADP.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment with an open and two-way communication ambience.
  • Assist with new state payroll tax registrations and ensure that Payroll is in compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, wage and hour laws and company policies.
  • Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunity areas, and provide payroll reports as needed.
  • Handle year-end processes including W2 preparation, process tax amendments and payroll reconciliations.
  • Provide payroll information to auditors, tax firms, and internally as requested.
  • Participate in process improvements and special projects as needed.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with 7+ years of experience in payroll within a public company.
  • Minimum 5+ years of recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.
  • Working knowledge and deep understanding of the state and federal labor laws and regulations.
  • Ability to work independently, protect and safeguard confidential information, great attention to detail, and able to adapt to changing priorities with a strong focus on quality and accountability.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in Workday and global payroll.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills with large amounts of data and pivot tables.

The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training. Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

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