Biogen

Senior Payroll Specialist

Biogen

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $68,000 - $88,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Process regular and off-cycle US and Canada 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
Benefits
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingpayroll tax lawsaccounting principlesauditing payroll recordsMicrosoft Excel
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam supportknowledge sharingefficiency improvementindependent worktask management
Certifications
university degree in financeuniversity degree in accountinguniversity degree in managementprofessional payroll training