Senior Payroll Operations Leader (Hybrid Boston)

Servier Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Servier is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll in Boston. You will lead end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for ~700 employees, act as the ADP Workforce Now expert, and partner with HR and finance on process improvements and compliance.

This hybrid role involves managing audits, tax filings, and data interfaces across benefits platforms. You should have 7+ years payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a deep knowledge of multi-state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 7+ years payroll experience.
• Working knowledge of the ADP payroll system is required.
• Experience leading payroll transitions and system implementations.
• Experience working with third-party payroll processors, benefits administration, and benefit carriers, including 401(k) plans.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, GL reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, tax regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Servier’s bi-weekly payroll for ~700 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Primary owner and advanced user of ADP Workforce Now, including reporting, audits, and issue resolution.
• Drive operational improvements within payroll process and HR Operations by identifying process gaps and developing scalable solutions.
• Responsible for approving and sign-off of payroll prior to submission.
• Oversee payroll interfaces and data feeds to benefits and finance partners, including 401(k), FSA, HSA, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with payroll manager on strategy, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end activities, and general ledger accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Confidentiality

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

System implementations

Benefits administration

Job description

Servier is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll in Boston. You will lead end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for ~700 employees, act as the ADP Workforce Now expert, and partner with HR and finance on process improvements and compliance.

This hybrid role involves managing audits, tax filings, and data interfaces across benefits platforms. You should have 7+ years payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a deep knowledge of multi-state regulations.