Payroll Lead
Legend Biotech is seeking Payroll Lead as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ.
Role Overview
The Payroll Lead supports the Payroll Manager in processing bi-weekly payroll for US-based exempt and non-exempt employees. The role involves reviewing and processing employee data changes, managing daily payroll inquiries, and collaborating with HR, Benefits, Compensation, and Legal departments to ensure data accuracy. The Payroll Lead will handle assigned payroll workflows, generate reports, ensure compliance with multistate tax regulations, and assist with maintaining SOX controls. This position reports to the Payroll Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Payroll Manager in bi-weekly payroll for up to 2000 US exempt and non-exempt employees, ensuring the payroll is processed promptly and accurately for employee compensation, bonuses, and equity transactions (NSO, ISO, RSU)
- Review new hires, terminations, LOA, pay, status, and title changes.
- Responsible for daily review and resolution of items submitted to payroll via email.
- Maintain ongoing effective communication and collaborative relationships with all members of the Human Resources, Benefits, Compensation, and Legal Departments to ensure the accuracy of employee data and the efficient processing of employee changes.
- Handle assigned workflow to ensure all payroll transactions entered are processed accurately and timely.
- Understand and perform all phases of the payroll process, associated processes, and audits.
- Resolves daily inboxes, escalates payroll process and policy inquiries requiring higher knowledge and refers to management for more complex matters.
- Process all aspects of assigned payrolls, including off-cycle payrolls, manual checks, time verification, new hires, rehires, terminations, tax information, benefit deductions, awards, leave of absence, relocation reimbursements, bonuses, other benefits, garnishments, child support withholding, different changes, etc., ensure posting accuracy, and handle corrections appropriately.
- Generate various reports on taxes paid, employee withholdings deductions taken, etc., to correctly record and verify payroll-related balances.
- Understand multistate taxation in the payroll system to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Assist in the completion of distribution of annual W-2 statements and request for duplicate copies (as applicable).
- Communicate with the Manager, Payroll, and/ or Senior Director on any payroll discrepancies, such as timesheet errors or requested sick and other paid time off (PTO) benefit reports (e.g., the “Hours” report).
- Responsible for maintaining SOX controls on a per-pay period basis.
- Prepare reports for accounting on a per-period basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Preferred.
- 3-6 years of experience in Payroll required.
- Experience with payroll processes and a willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements is required.
- Experience in a start-up environment or exposure to implementing a new payroll system would be beneficial.
- International payroll experience is a plus but not necessary.
- Ability to recommend solutions using independent judgment on moderately complex issues, work independently, or in a team environment.
- Possess strong customer service orientation and a high level of accuracy.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of payroll practices.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour and payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and solid Excel spreadsheet skills.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including cooperativeness, professionalism, and customer service.
- Effective communicator internally and externally with various levels of management.
- Demonstrated adaptability and commitment to teamwork in a rapid work environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize multiple tasks, and attention to detail.
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Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.
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