Head of Payroll (North America)

LGC; Gaithersburg (MD); Presencial; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus program

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Parental Leave

Flexible work options

Resumo da oferta

LGC is seeking a senior Payroll leader to oversee US and Canada payrolls, ensuring accurate, on-time payments and alignment with general ledger entries. The role partners with our Tax team and manages a payroll vendor to maintain compliance and efficiency.

You will drive payroll accuracy, stay current with regulations, and guide the payroll team in a fast-paced life sciences environment, supporting employees across North America.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as payroll leader/manager.
• In-depth knowledge of US payroll regulations and benefits.
• Strong understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes.
• Experience with outsourced payroll vendors.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee US & Canada payroll processing and coordination with tax team.
• Ensure timely payroll reconciliation with GL entries.
• Manage payroll changes (hiring, terminations, raises) and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems across locations.
• Maintain compliant payroll records and prepare reports.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues.

Conhecimentos

Payroll management

US payroll regulations

Multi-location payroll

Vendor management

Excel

HRIS (SAP, ADP, Kronos)

Formação académica

BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting or HR

CPP/CPM certification a plus

Ferramentas

SAP

ADP

Kronos

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

Job Description

We're seeking a highly skilled Payroll leader to take charge of our US and Canada payrolls. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure accurate and timely payment of payroll, ensuring that payroll is reconciled with general ledger entries and collaborating with our Tax team to ensure appropriate settlement of Federal and Local taxes. You will have strong experience of partnering with an outsourced payroll vendor, an detailed working knowledge of US benefits to the extent our US benefits programme interacts with payroll.

We are looking for an individual who is analytical, methodical, and experienced in payroll administration. A deep understanding of payroll regulations is crucial. Additionally, we value qualities such as integrity, team spirit, and strong organizational skills.

Your ultimate goal will be to maintain compliance, streamline payroll procedures for efficiency, and stay updated with current regulations and best practices.

As our Head of Payroll, you will play a vital role in safeguarding the financial well-being of our organization and ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. Join our team and contribute to the smooth and effective operation of our payroll functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third party payments)
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
• Oversee our payroll vendor relationship
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits
• Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and finance accounting teams
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a payroll manager or similar role
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
• Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g. SAP, ADP, Kronos) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• A keen eye for detail
• An analytical mind and good math skills
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral)
• Organizational and leadership skills
• BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field; professional certification (e.g. CPP, CPM) is a plus

Additional Information

What we offer (US based-employees):

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Deductible Buffer Insurance and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Flexible work options
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave for qualifying life events
• PTO that begins immediately
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Company wide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

This position requires current U.S. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for temporary visas (including H-1B, H-2B, OPT, O-1, TN)

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