Global Payroll Analyst

Abcam; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in Cambridge is seeking a Global Payroll Analyst to manage payroll operations across various locations, ensuring compliance with SOX procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global payroll processes, particularly in the US, and is skilled in handling payroll data with integrity. This role offers a flexible benefits package and emphasizes employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

18 weeks fully paid maternity leave

6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of global payroll processes and relevant legislation.
• Experience processing US payroll and knowledge of US benefits and tax requirements.
• Strong ability in handling and presenting complex confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage global payroll in compliance with SOX procedures.
• Provide guidance on payroll processes to employees and leaders.
• Liaise with payroll and reward providers and prepare reports for review.
• Support payroll projects and contribute to audit processes.

Skills

Global payroll processes

US payroll legislation

Data integrity and accuracy

HR and payroll systems

Tools

Payroll and benefits systems

Internal reporting platforms

Job description

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For over 20 years, abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for two Global Payroll Analysts to take responsibility for delivering our global payrolls, working in our Reward team and closely with our People Services team. The People Services team improve the experience of our people, taking responsibility for delivering an outstanding HR service – so they, in turn, can deliver on our company mission to help our customers achieve their scientific breakthroughs faster.

Working in payroll within the Reward team is a fantastic opportunity to impact the employee experience at abcam. You will be responsible for ensuring payroll operations are delivered in line with SOX procedures. You will be managing all payroll providers globally and implementing effective provider management practices. You will be coaching and mentoring the People Services team to ensure payroll entry administration is delivered effectively by the HR specialists in the People Services team.

This role supports the delivery of abcam’s payroll Operations activities in all of our locations globally, across UK, Europe, USA & APAC.

• Operate global payroll in line with SOX compliant procedures, including payroll review and approval
• Provide advice and guidance regarding payroll processes to employees, leaders & the wider HR function
• Liaise with internal and external providers as necessary, acting as a key contact with payroll and reward providers and governmental authorities
• Prepare payroll summary, variance and reconciliation reports for review, approval and sign off
• Support payroll projects in areas of primary responsibility
• Map processes, mitigate risks and develop & maintain standard operating procedures for People Services Operations which satisfy in full the payroll entry and input requirements of the Payroll SOX processes
• Contribute to internal and external payroll audit processes

Qualifications

You will have a detailed understanding and working knowledge of global payroll processes, providers and relevant legislation with experience of in-sourced and out-sourced solutions. You will have previous experience in a similar role in processing US payroll including specialist knowledge in areas such as US benefits, US tax requirements and US payroll legislation. You will have experience in working with payroll and benefits systems and internal reporting platforms.

You will have participated in your company’s review and selection of payroll providers. You will have knowledge and experience of reporting, administration, handling and presenting complex, confidential and high volume information whilst maintaining integrity and accuracy of data. You will have a strong understanding and experience using HR and payroll systems.

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternityleave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at abcam.