Sr. Payroll Administrator

Novonesis; Franklinton (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Healthcare savings account option

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

All benefits begin on your first day

Job summary

A biotechnology company in Franklinton, NC, is seeking a Sr. Payroll Administrator to manage multi-state payroll systems and improve operational processes. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in accounting or extensive payroll experience, alongside strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll accuracy, resolving issues, and leading special projects. This role offers a hybrid work model with benefits including generous vacation time and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of relevant payroll processing experience in a medium-sized organization.
• Knowledge of payroll compliance and accounting matters.
• Experience with annual payroll-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll systems and ensure accuracy across platforms.
• Resolve payroll issues and respond to inquiries.
• Lead payroll projects and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Customer service commitment

MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 10 years of payroll processing experience

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

SAP

Job description

Are you ready for a new beginning?

We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.

Our purpose points the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.

We’re here to better our world with biology.

Sr. Payroll Administrator

The Sr. Payroll Administrator supports the daily operations of multi‑state and multi‑country payroll systems by serving as the payroll systems subject matter expert, managing North America payroll projects and programs, leading process and system enhancements, identifying and resolving payroll issues, performing payroll and benefits reconciliations, and overseeing all payroll‑related accruals to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

In This Role You'll Make An Impact By

• Maintaining payroll systems and interfaces (Ceridian Dayforce, Time & Attendance, HRDE) and ensuring accuracy across all connected platforms.
• Providing timely resolutions to payroll issues and responding to inquiries across all organizational levels.
• Serving as the functional expert for payroll accounting and compliance matters.
• Reviewing system configurations, analyzing payroll processes, and coordinating enhancements or changes for optimization.
• Ensuring strict confidentiality of payroll data and safeguarding information on a need‑to‑know basis.
• Coordinating exception processing and accounting activities, including SAP‑to‑payroll reconciliations and variance corrections.
• Supporting and managing annual payroll‑related projects (e.g., workers’ compensation, 401(k), QMS, audits).
• Leading or participating in special projects such as acquisitions, NE tax, and system implementations.
• Ensuring compliance with Global Finance QMS and supporting environmental and employee satisfaction initiatives.
• Continuously reviewing systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement and operational excellence.

To Succeed You Must Hold

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred, with a minimum of five years of relevant payroll processing experience in a medium‑sized organization (500+ employees). In lieu of a degree, ten years of progressive, hands‑on payroll processing experience is required.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication.
• A solid commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Location: Franklinton, NC or West Allis, WI (Hybrid)

Application deadline: March 20, 2026

Expected salary range: $75,000 - $90,000

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance programParental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!

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