Senior Payroll Specialist

$64,200 - $88,400/Yr

Bio-Rad Laboratories - Hercules, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hercules, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Payroll Specialist at Bio-Rad, you will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 1,100 US employees, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations. This role involves handling various payroll-related transactions, assisting employees with inquiries, and maintaining payroll records. You will play a crucial role in executing payroll activities accurately and timely each pay period, while also providing excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for approximately 1,100 employees.
• Maintain payroll database and payroll-related records.
• Process new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, Masterfile changes, stock transactions, relocations, garnishments, and employment verifications.
• Prepare manual checks as needed.
• Respond to payroll inquiries in a timely manner.
• Run ad hoc reports using ADP Global View.
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting preferred.
• CPP certification highly desirable.
• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP Global View preferred.
• Experience with eTime Time & Labor system is a plus.
• Experience with SAP and preparation of payroll-related journal entries is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State payroll regulations including tax withholding, garnishments, overtime pay, shift differentials, and lead pay.
• Strong knowledge of Union payroll.
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll is desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Detail-oriented.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with payroll-related journal entries.
• Assisting in month-end/quarter-end accounting close.
• Performing monthly account analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive medical plans for employees and their families.
• Free HSA funds.
• Fertility offering with stipend.
• Group life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k plus profit sharing.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Upgraded mental health platform.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Education benefits.
• Student debt relief program.
• Pet insurance.
• Wellness challenges and support.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).