Senior Payroll Specialist
Werfen
Summary
Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, this position is responsible for processing and administering payroll and benefits. This person may take on complex problem-solving. This person will act as primary backup to the Payroll Manager and is expected to develop strong relationships with Human Resources and General accounting team staff. Individuals with experience processing both United States (multi-state) and Canada payroll will be highly considered. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
Job description
Overview
Under the direction of the Payroll Manager, this position is responsible for processing and administering payroll and benefits. This person may take on complex problem-solving. This person will act as primary backup to the Payroll Manager and is expected to develop strong relationships with Human Resources and General accounting team staff. Individuals with experience processing both United States (multi-state) and Canada payroll will be highly considered. Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Administers and maintains employee payroll records using ADP software
- Creates custom reports in ADP as needed
- Handles garnishments and employment verifications
- Prepares monthly reconciliations
- Researches, analyzes and resolves complex matters requiring comprehensive knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
- Handles or assists with external audits
- Audits time cards, prepares data, and processes bi-weekly payroll; verifies for accuracy
- Administers attendance records through various systems
- Processes terminations including insurance adjustments, vacation payouts and any advance payments or tuition reimbursement calculations
- Acts as team leader and assists with training of Payroll Specialist(s)
- Maintains petty cash, including replenishment, attending window and record keeping
- Coordinates with HR on employee maintenance and benefits
- End of year special reporting as needed
- Trains any new members
- Acts as back-up for payroll manager as needed
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information
- Requires well developed oral and written communication skills
- Should possess strong analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
- Education: Associates degree highly desirable
- Three to five years of recent multistate payroll experience utilizing ADP Workforce
- Experience with SAP or similar application preferred
- Working Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures
- Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures
- Language: Fluency in English required
Travel requirements: Up to 5% of time
Requirements
- Three to five years of recent multistate payroll experience utilizing ADP Workforce
- Working Knowledge of payroll principles, practices, regulations and procedures
- Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures
- Fluency in English required
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information
- Requires well developed oral and written communication skills
- Should possess strong analytical skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Associates degree highly desirable
- Experience with SAP or similar application preferred
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Performance-Based Bonus
Company overview
Werfen is a global leader in specialized diagnostics, founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain as a family-owned innovative company. The organization has established itself as a worldwide authority in five key clinical areas: Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant diagnostics. With headquarters in Barcelona and technology centers strategically located in the United States and Europe, Werfen operates directly in 30 countries and serves more than 100 territories through distributors. The company achieved remarkable financial performance with worldwide sales exceeding €2.2 billion in 2024, supported by a workforce of over 7,000 employees globally. Werfen's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced diagnostic systems, reagents, laboratory automation solutions, and point-of-care testing platforms that enable healthcare providers to deliver precise and timely patient care. Their innovative technologies span from blood gas analyzers with hemolysis detection capabilities to automated immunoassay systems and specialized diagnostic assays. As a vertically integrated diagnostics company, Werfen maintains complete control over research, development, manufacturing, and distribution, ensuring quality and reliability across their product lines while continuously advancing diagnostic science to address critical healthcare challenges worldwide.