Payroll Analyst

About Apogee Therapeutics Founded in 2022, Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (Ticker: APGE) is a well-funded, Nasdaq listed company that offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment. At Apogee, you can actively contribute to shaping the company culture, take on various roles and responsibilities, and grow professionally. Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel biologics with potential for differentiated efficacy and dosing in the largest I&I markets, Apogee’s antibody programs are designed to overcome limitations of existing therapies by targeting well-established mechanisms of action and incorporating advanced antibody engineering to optimize half-life and other properties. Zumilokibart (APG777), the company’s most advanced program, is being initially developed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), which is the largest and one of the least penetrated I&I markets, as well as asthma. With four validated targets in its portfolio, Apogee is seeking to achieve best-in-class efficacy and dosing through monotherapies and combinations of its novel antibodies. Based on a broad pipeline and depth of leadership and expertise, the company believes it can deliver value and meaningful benefit to patients underserved by today’s standard of care. We are a fast-paced company committed to building an exceptional culture, founded on our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless and a commitment to refusing to stop at “good enough”. If this sounds like you, keep reading! Role Summary This role will support the Payroll Manager and Director, Payroll & Equity Administration, in end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and off-cycle payrolls, resolving tax notices, and processing new hires, terminations, and employee data changes. The Payroll Analyst will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and support audits, reconciliations, while delivering high-quality and timely customer service to employees. Key Responsibilities Support the payroll team with end-to-end payroll processing, including regular and off-cycle payrolls in accordance with SOX internal controls and company policies Work closely with the payroll and people team to ensure accurate and timely processing of new hires, terminations, and employee data changes Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely issue resolution and service Perform payroll reconciliations and ad hoc reporting to support audits, management requests, and payroll-related projects Assist with year-end and month-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation Maintain payroll documentation and ensure confidentiality and data integrity Assist with and reconcile equity compensation transactions into payroll and perform YTD wage reconciliations Help resolve payroll tax notices by researching discrepancies and coordinating any amendments and responses Other ad-hoc duties as assigned Ideal Candidate Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field preferred CPP certification is a plus 3+ years of payroll processing experience; public company and/or biotechnology or life sciences industry experience preferred ADP, Workday, or similar payroll system experience preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices Strong Excel skills, including data review and basic reconciliations High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy Successfully exhibit Apogee’s C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless Position requires up to 20% travel including mandatory in-person attendance at All Hands meetings typically held twice per year The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $95,000-$110,000. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography. What We Offer A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits We provide competitive time off, including three weeks PTO, two one-week company-wide shutdowns a year and dedicated paid sick leave Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve E-Verify Participation: As part of the I9 verification of authorization to work in the US, Apogee participates in E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify please review this poster. Apogee Therapeutics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. 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