Sr. Payroll Specialist

Allucent; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working hours

Remote/hybrid options

Buddy Program

Training Budget

Career progression

Job summary

Allucent in Cary, NC is seeking a Sr. Payroll Specialist to manage accurate, bi-weekly payroll across the U.S. and Canada.

You will collaborate with Global Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR and external providers to support payroll reporting, audits, benefits plans, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires 3–5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced environment with 2-3 days in

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian payroll.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll for US and Canada.
• Handle deductions, bonuses, garnishments, tax changes, and reconciliations.
• Respond to employee inquiries and partner with Global Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR and external providers.
• Support payroll reporting, audits, benefits plans, and compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

Payroll experience

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

Join our global Payroll and Finance team where you’ll play a key role in managing accurate, timely payroll for employees across the U.S. and Canada. As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you’ll partner closely with Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure a seamless employee experience while supporting critical payroll processes across the organization.

This role is based in Cary, NC and requires two(2)-three(3) days in office per week

About this role:

As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in managing accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll for employees across the U.S. and Canada while overseeing a broad range of payroll activities, including deductions, bonuses, garnishments, tax changes, reconciliations, and employee inquiries. You’ll partner closely with Global Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and external providers to support payroll reporting, audits, benefits plans, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is a hands‑on opportunity to take ownership of critical payroll processes while contributing to broader business initiatives.

About you:

If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong judgment when handling sensitive information. As well as a collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills who can confidently manage complex payroll processes while partnering across Payroll, Finance, HR, and the broader business, this role is for.

To be successful we are looking for the following traits and behaviors:

• 3–5+ years of hands‑on payroll experience, supporting U.S. and Canadian payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage complex payroll processes, reconciliations, and deadlines.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll/HRIS platform.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across Payroll, Finance, HR, and other teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program

Disclaimers:

*Our office-based work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing a minimum of 2-3 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third‑party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”