Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll/Equity Manager in Newton, MA. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: * Process payroll across multiple states, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, taxes, and benefit deductions * Support international payroll and equity transactions, collaborating with local payroll teams to manage tax implications * Research and resolve payroll tax-related questions and compliance issues * Prepare reports, templates, and workflows to support payroll processing and financial reporting * Coordinate payroll runs, review payroll previews for accuracy, and communicate changes with payroll providers * Assist employees with payroll system inquiries and equity-related questions * Manage employee deductions and benefit adjustments within payroll systems * Help establish automated payroll data feeds between systems * Prepare grant notices and track equity-related transactions * Maintain accurate payroll records and assist with bookkeeping as needed * Ensure organization and multitasking in a fast-paced payroll environment