Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. Senior Payroll Specialist Seeking a motivated individual to play a critical role in the payroll team. Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Payroll, this position requires a meticulous individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience in high-volume, deadline-driven payroll operations. This position will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to drive impactful improvements within the Sr. Payroll Specialist area of focus. Key Responsibilities: Perform accurate and timely semi-monthly payroll processing for US employees including semi-monthly, equity, off-cycle and bonus processing using ADP Workforce Now. Verify employee working hours, overtime, PTO and leave balances in compliance with local labor laws. Support equity compensation processing including RSU, ISO, Non-Qual, and ESPP; ensuring accurate tax treatment and timely reporting. Work with the HR team regarding payroll related items such as benefit deductions, leave-of-absences, onboarding of new employees, termination of existing employees, and data validation in ADP. Assist with new state payroll tax registrations and ensure that Payroll is in compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, wage and hour laws and company policies. Handle year-end processes including W2 preparation, process tax amendments and payroll reconciliations. Provide payroll information to auditors, tax firms, and internally as requested. Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment with an open and two-way communication ambience. Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies and provide payroll reports as needed. Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce errors. Required Skills, Experience and Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with 7+ years of experience in payroll within a public company. Minimum 5+ years of recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now. Working knowledge and deep understanding of the state and federal labor laws and regulations. Ability to work independently, protect and safeguard confidential information, great attention to detail, and able to adapt to changing priorities with a strong focus on quality and accountability. Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills that foster a collaborative work environment. Preferred Skills: Experience in Workday and international payroll is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced Excel skills with large amounts of data and pivot tables. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements. Fraud Alert: Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma. The industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet Pharma domain (@planet-pharma.com, @planet-pharma.co.uk, and @ppgadvisorypartners.com) and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.