Senior Payroll Analyst - Workday & Equity Payroll (Hybrid)

Legend Biotech US

Bridgewater (MA)

Hybrid

USD 78,000 - 103,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Legal assistance

Pet insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Commuter benefits

Well-being initiatives

Peer-to-peer recognition

Job summary

Legend Biotech US is seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to manage U.S. biweekly payroll in Workday for exempt and non-exempt staff. You will ensure accurate processing, time and absence administration, payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and issue resolution.

You will partner with HR, Benefits, Finance and Legal to ensure data accuracy, support SOX controls, and drive payroll process improvements while meeting deadlines and handling confidential information.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
3–5 years of U.S. payroll experience.
3–5 years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience, including Workday Time and Absence.
Strong understanding of payroll processing, reconciliations, taxes, deductions, and compliance.
Experience with SOX controls and payroll audits.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, identify issues, and recommend process improvements.
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll practices, including federal, state, and local tax requirements.
Hands-on Workday Payroll, Time, and Absence experience; RSU/equity payroll experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
Strong Excel and reporting skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Strong judgment, initiative, and commitment to continuous process improvement.
Language(s): English

Responsibilities

Process U.S. biweekly payroll and related off-cycle payments, including bonuses, RSU vesting, equity, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll transactions.
Review and process employee changes including hires, rehires, terminations, compensation changes, and leaves of absence.
Run payroll calculations, review results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
Manage payroll-related Time and Absence activities in Workday, including timecard exceptions, missing punches, overtime, shift differentials, and leave impacts.
Partner with managers, HRBPs, and Benefits to resolve issues that may impact payroll.
Manage the payroll inbox and resolve employee and HR inquiries within established service levels.
Partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate employee data.
Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll, accounting, benefits, and headcount reports.
Execute and maintain SOX controls and supporting documentation for each payroll cycle.
Support internal and external payroll audits and provide required documentation.
Support federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, including multistate taxation and tax notices.
Support year-end activities, including W-2 preparation, review, and distribution.