Senior US Payroll Specialist – Remote, Process Improvement

Biogen; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life ins.

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead US payroll processing within the Global Business Services team. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely payments while supporting Canada payroll as needed.

Responsibilities include resolving tickets, updating documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders. The role requires attention to detail, proactive problem solving, and the ability to work Eastern Standard Hours.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, accounting, management, or equivalent professional payroll training/coursework.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Understanding of US payroll tax laws and regulations across various jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices related to payroll.
• Competence in auditing payroll records and reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel Experience in managing the execution of defined actions and monitoring completion with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off-cycle US payroll, including collecting payroll inputs and calculating payroll to ensure timely payment to employees.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies and procedures, as well as government regulations, including timely tax payments and document filing.
• Provide support to team members when needed by acting as a backup and participating in knowledge sharing.
• Keep process documentation up to date and suggest improvements to promote efficiency and systems optimization.
• Deliver exceptional support to employees and stakeholders, resolving tickets and requests promptly and ensuring regular communication.
• Collaborate with other departments to support payroll-related projects and initiatives.
• Support colleagues with Canada payroll processing as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

US payroll tax knowledge

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Customer focus

Education

University degree in finance/accounting

Tools

UKG

ADP

Job description

Biogen is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead US payroll processing within the Global Business Services team. You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely payments while supporting Canada payroll as needed.

Responsibilities include resolving tickets, updating documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders. The role requires attention to detail, proactive problem solving, and the ability to work Eastern Standard Hours.