Payroll Specialist, US & Canada | D365 Expert

NCBioImpact; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the North America Finance team. You will administer payroll in the D365 system for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.

The role reports to the Director, North American Finance and supports payroll accounting and reconciliations for 170+ employees. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, including automated payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting, system postings, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and advanced Excel for payroll reporting.
• Experience with US/Canada payroll laws, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate payroll for hourly and salaried staff in North America.
• Ensure compliance with US/Canada payroll tax laws and deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and support audits of payroll records.
• Lead the annual 401(k) audit with Finance leadership support.
• Review payroll entries for changes, leaves, and benefits deductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP)

Payroll compliance (US/Canada)

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics D365

TriNet

Empower 401(k)

Job description

Bavarian Nordic is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the North America Finance team. You will administer payroll in the D365 system for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws.

The role reports to the Director, North American Finance and supports payroll accounting and reconciliations for 170+ employees. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with HRIS systems.