Sr. Payroll Specialist, US Payroll (12 month fixed term contract) at Biogen
Remote, Oregon, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Nov, 25

Salary

86000.0

Posted On

23 Aug, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Regulations, Microsoft Excel, Completion, Payroll, Finance, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Accounting

Description

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 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.
  • 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 UKG Pro platform
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel

    LI-Remote

Job Level: Professional

Responsibilities

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Senior Payroll Specialist within our Global Business Services team, you will play a crucial role in processing payroll for your assigned country, 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.

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.
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