Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Payroll Manager for our Finance/Accounting group in our Menlo Park, CA office. You will report to the Assistant Controller and will process the payroll for our U.S. based employees using ADP WorkForce Now. You will ensure that pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.

• Supervising a team of two payroll accountants
• Administering bi-weekly payroll and ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
• Preparing payroll journal entries including relevant accruals and reconcile payroll related accounts Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices Ensuring compliance with internal control policies
• Facilitating audits by providing records and documentation to auditors Identifying and recommending updates to payroll accounting software, systems, and procedures
• Overseeing and assisting with the process for U.S. payroll for all employees, including validation of all inputs to employee payroll files
• Assisting with preparing payroll journal entries for General Ledger and maintaining support for vacation, ESPP and other accrued payroll journal entries as appropriate, and preparing related account reconciliations
• Maintaining compliance with accounting policies, procedures and SOX controls for payroll and stock administration areas and assisting with external audits by providing supporting records and documentation
• Leading and/or assisting with ad-hoc projects as required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, human resources, or related field preferred but not required
• 10+ years of multi-state and international payroll experience for >500 employees
• Experience with supervising payroll process for both salaried and hourly employed staff
• Ability to act strategically and analytically with process and control discipline
• Experience supporting the administration of stock incentive plans
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with ADP WorkForce Now
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.