Senior US Payroll Specialist - Remote (EST Hours)

Biogen, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life ins.

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for US payroll to ensure accurate processing and regulatory compliance across the US. You will manage regular and off-cycle payroll, collect inputs, and ensure timely payments to employees.

Collaborate with stakeholders, support Canada payroll as needed, maintain documentation, and help optimize payroll systems. A university degree and 2+ years of payroll experience are expected, with strong Excel and US tax knowledge.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, accounting, management, or equivalent payroll training/coursework.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Understanding of US payroll tax laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll.
• Auditing payroll records for accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off-cycle US payroll, ensuring timely payments.
• Ensure payroll transactions comply with internal policies and government regulations.
• Provide backup support and share knowledge with team members.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and suggest improvements.
• Deliver timely support to employees and stakeholders; resolve tickets and requests.
• Collaborate with other departments on payroll-related projects.
• Support Canada payroll processing as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

US tax compliance

Excel proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

UKG/ADP

Job description

Biogen is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for US payroll to ensure accurate processing and regulatory compliance across the US. You will manage regular and off-cycle payroll, collect inputs, and ensure timely payments to employees.

Collaborate with stakeholders, support Canada payroll as needed, maintain documentation, and help optimize payroll systems. A university degree and 2+ years of payroll experience are expected, with strong Excel and US tax knowledge.