Senior Payroll Analyst - Workday & SOX Expert

Merck & Co.; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Legend Biotech is actively seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to join the HR Operations team in Bridgewater, NJ. You will be responsible for accurate and timely administration of the U.S.

biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in Workday, including time and absence management, reconciliations, audits, and issue resolution. You will partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and Legal to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

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 & Absence.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll practices, including federal, state, and local taxes.

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 Time & Absence in Workday, including timecard exceptions, missing punches, overtime, and leave impacts.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and Legal to resolve payroll issues.
• Support SOX controls and payroll audits; maintain documentation and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare payroll, accounting, benefits, and headcount reports; assist with year-end activities like W-2s.

Skills

Payroll processing

SOX controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Payroll

Time & Absence

Excel

Job description

Legend Biotech is actively seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst to join the HR Operations team in Bridgewater, NJ. You will be responsible for accurate and timely administration of the U.S.

biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in Workday, including time and absence management, reconciliations, audits, and issue resolution. You will partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and Legal to ensure data accuracy and compliance.