Senior Payroll And Benefits Specialist

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Role / Position Title - Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Department/Function - Human Resources

Region / City (within Country) - Mahwah, NJ

FLSA (Exempt/Non-Exempt) - Exempt

Hours - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in office 3 days per week

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll & Benefits Senior Specialist will oversee the organizations payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations for Glenmark North America.

OVERALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Responding to employee questions about compensation, taxes, benefits, and deductions.
• Entering new employee data into ADP
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare and present financial reports.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Preparing payroll reports
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Familiarity with state labor laws.
• SME for ADP. Manages software carrier connections
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Open Enrollment activities as it related to systems and payroll.
• Invoicing for benefits
• 401k audit
• Record keeping for benefits/invoices
• Manages carrier connections with ADP and both 401k and Benefits systems
• Compliance Reporting. 5500s, Annual 401k audit

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study (Business Administration, Human Resources, accounting), or industry experience more than 7 years in a payroll leading position

Experience

• 7-10 years’ experience in the Payroll department interfacing with Human Resources in a fast paced environment. Pharmaceutical experience a plus

Knowledge and Skills (Functional / Technical)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with payroll software ADP Workforce now platform
• Ability to manage complex projects is required
• SHRM certification preferred

Physical demands and abilities

• The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties.
• The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office
• Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds

ABOUT GLENMARK

Glenmark is a global leader in the development and commercialization of generic drugs of the highest quality and value. We help to improve peoples’ lives every day by helping to reduce their healthcare costs while delivering high-quality medicines.

Established in 2003 as a North American subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, we launched our first generic product in January 2005 and quickly emerged as one of the leading generic organizations in the United States.

Today we have a diverse business. As a global leader in generics, we are leveraging our industry expertise and success to fuel extensive research to expand development in specialty branded products innovative products that are intended to have a major impact on how people live.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Paid time off
• 401k plus company match
• Company paid health benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• Onsite access to company gym
• Corporate Discount Program
• Paid Employee Referral Program
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Commuter Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Life and AD & D Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance and so much more!

This job description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc USA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.