TEMP - Specialist II, Payroll

Neurocrine Biosciences - San Diego, CA

Full-time

San Diego, CA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Payroll Support role at Neurocrine Biosciences is focused on managing payroll and stock option functions, ensuring compliance with labor and taxation laws. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining personnel records, processing payroll, and supporting various payroll-related audits and reports.

Responsibilities

• Inputs changes to personnel information or tax law and overtime or bonus payments or calculations
• Maintains personnel records, including timesheets
• Assists in the preparation and distribution of payroll-related summaries
• Processes the semi-monthly payroll using ADP payroll services (Workforce Now)
• Audits payroll checks and direct deposit information
• Supports the design and audit of recurring payroll reports, records filing and maintenance
• Responsible for W-2 reporting compliance (relocation, loans, stock options, garnishment, etc.), and audit function
• Administers the recording of equity earnings through Payroll
• Completes special projects, as needed, to support Payroll, Stock Administration and General Ledger functions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma / Associates degree and 2+ years of related experience or equivalent experience, training, and/or certification
• Requires interpersonal, communication and organization skills including a good sense of judgment
• Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and work well within a team environment
• Must be proficient with computer applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to efficiently assist with projects within appropriate deadlines
• Experience with payroll processing, labor laws, tax reporting and compliance issues
• Experience with stock option administration a plus
• Knowledge of ADP Payroll preferred and Workday, Equity Edge/E*TRADE a plus
• Uses established skills to perform a range of daily operations
• Applies understanding of company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks
• Understands how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
• Able to assume responsibility, follow-through, meet commitments and use good judgment
• Willingness to be part of a team & cooperate in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently complete multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Excellent attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with stock option administration
• Knowledge of ADP Payroll
• Familiarity with Workday, Equity Edge/E*TRADE

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Recognition as a top workplace in biopharma