Payroll Specialist

Job description

  Job facts

Acts as a technical resource performing a variety of routine and some complex administrative and analysis functions supporting the North America Pharma and Diagnostics HR Shared Services organization for payroll. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate HRSSC data and information to both internal and external customers. Takes full accountability to manage the data, system, and process for their area of expertise in order to ensure its integrity and ability to provide accurate and timely delivery of information and/or transactions for their customers. Provides excellent customer service to all customers including responses to inquiries regarding company policies, etc. Embraces our “higher standard” where respecting and protecting employee privacy is concerned: in all cases, limits access and use of information to the legitimate business task at hand; and uses discretion whenever handling employee information.

Knows, applies, and provides expertise in particular field of specialization. Work is varied and somewhat complex in nature requiring evaluation, originality or ingenuity. This position requires a significant customer service orientation. Interfaces with internal customers and departmentson a regular basis.

Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions

The Opportunity:

Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely and accurately. Provides high level of customer service to employees. Performs tasks to establish and maintain employee payroll records. May review data accuracy of payroll record for new hires and transferred employees and place on appropriate work schedule. Runs payroll audit reports to identify and correct data errors and incorrect payments prior to the payroll being finalized. Responsible for daily review and resolution of employee issues that are directed to payroll via the case management system. Processes off-cycle payments as needed. May process employee terminations in accordance with state regulations to ensure timely payment of wages for work days and unpaid vacation. Responsible for learning and applying all time rules and pay policies for each Roche affiliate to ensure accuracy of payments. Maintains time and attendance records for all employees.

Who you are:

·  High school diploma and 4 years related experience or Associate's degree and 2 years related Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
·  Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
·  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team structure
·  Excellent problem solving/analytical abilities to independently resolve a variety of routine and complex issues
·  Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task with attention to detail
·  Ability to identify, drive, and/or participate in implementing process improvement activities
·  Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, where multiple priorities need to be effectively managed, while maintaining composure and flexibility in a structured environment
·  Excellent follow-up skills
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Proficient with navigation of various online tools and technology, and use of MS Word & Excel
·  High level of discretion with confidential material
·  Associates degree preferred
·  2+ years of payroll experience and working knowledge of best pay practices
·  SAP HR systems experience preferred
·  FPC preferred

·  Who we are

At Roche, 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Desired profile

Who you are:

·  High school diploma and 4 years related experience or Associate's degree and 2 years related Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
·  Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills
·  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team structure
·  Excellent problem solving/analytical abilities to independently resolve a variety of routine and complex issues
·  Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task with attention to detail
·  Ability to identify, drive, and/or participate in implementing process improvement activities
·  Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, where multiple priorities need to be effectively managed, while maintaining composure and flexibility in a structured environment
·  Excellent follow-up skills
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
·  Proficient with navigation of various online tools and technology, and use of MS Word & Excel
·  High level of discretion with confidential material
·  Associates degree preferred
·  2+ years of payroll experience and working knowledge of best pay practices
·  SAP HR systems experience preferred
·  FPC preferred

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