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Senior Payroll Specialist, US Payroll

Lifelancer3,750 open roles

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$68,000 – $88,250 a year
Where
Remote
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Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist, US Payroll

Job Location: Remote, USA

Job Location Type: Remote

Job Contract Type: Full-time

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About This Role

As a Senior Payroll Specialist within our Global Business Services team, you will play a crucial role in processing payroll for the US, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your responsibilities will involve executing payroll processes in a timely manner, troubleshooting systems as needed, and collaborating efficiently with customers and stakeholders. This position is integral to maintaining smooth payroll operations, thereby supporting the company’s overall business objectives. In addition, you will contribute to the enhancement and optimization of payroll systems, continuously improving process documentation. By ensuring all payroll transactions are compliant with internal policies and government regulations, you will directly impact the satisfaction and trust of our employees.

This role should have ability to work eastern standard hours

What You’ll Do

  • Process regular and off-cycle US payroll, including collecting payroll inputs and calculating payroll to ensure timely payment to employees.
  • Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies and procedures, as well as government regulations, including timely tax payments and document filing.
  • Provide support to team members when needed by acting as a backup and participating in knowledge sharing.
  • Keep process documentation up to date and suggest improvements to promote efficiency and systems optimization.
  • Deliver exceptional support to employees and stakeholders, resolving tickets and requests promptly and ensuring regular communication.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support payroll-related projects and initiatives.
  • Support colleagues with Canada payroll processing as needed.

Who You Are

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, valuing the importance of teamwork and communication. Your keen attention to detail ensures accuracy in payroll processing, and you possess a proactive attitude when it comes to problem-solving and process improvements. You are committed to providing exceptional service to stakeholders and employees, maintaining a customer-focused approach. Your ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes makes you an invaluable asset to the team.

Required Skills

  • University degree in finance, accounting, management, or equivalent professional payroll training/coursework.
  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
  • Understanding of US payroll tax laws and regulations across various jurisdictions.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices related to payroll.
  • Competence in auditing payroll records and reports for accuracy and compliance.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in managing the execution of defined actions and monitoring completion with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with process improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with payroll software implementations.
  • Experience with UKG or ADP payroll software.

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Job Level: Professional

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $68,000.00-$88,250.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
  • Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
  • Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
  • 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
  • Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
  • 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
  • Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

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