Payroll Specialist - Contract

Company Description

For over 20 years, Abcam has been providing tools the scientific community needs to enable faster breakthroughs in critical areas like cancer, neurological disorders, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

We believe that to continue making progress, we need to work together in new ways. We need your own unique perspective as well as this of our people to make an always greater impact on the world. This community needs people like you: dedicated, agile and above all audacious so we can truly bring progress forward.

Job Description

Our Global Payroll team is looking to hire a US-based Payroll Specialist. This is an exciting role to be part of an agile and energetic team. This role is currently a 6-9+ month contract.

The role involves:

• Supporting the accurate & timely processing, payment and submission of:
  • Global payroll and associated processes
  • State tax setup and maintenance
  • ROW employment taxes-related filings
• Providing advice and guidance regarding benefits to employees & the wider HR function
• Liaising with internal and external providers as necessary, acting as a key contact with payroll and benefit providers and governmental authorities
• Basic system reporting e.g. absence, pay
• Prepare payroll summary pack for sign off
• Support the development and roll-out of benefits programs globally
• Providing a pro-active customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting payroll and benefit related projects in areas of primary responsibility
• Map processes, mitigate risks and develop & maintain standard operating procedures for People Services Operations
• Contributes to internal and external payroll audit processes
• Support the development and training of team members

Qualifications

You have a minimum of 2 years experience with US Payroll and have the willingness to learn Global Payroll polices/practices. You have experience with Paycor, Microsoft Excel and Oracle (or a similar ERP system). You have experience running various payroll reports and are confident in presenting information to management. You have experience working with multi-state payroll. 

You have a proven track record of delivering results and consistently maintaining an exceptional level of customer service. You are able to work independently, as well as part of a team. You have a demonstrable track record of flexibility, meeting tight deadlines and management of competing priorities.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to be a part of a fast paced, growing business with the vision to become the most influential company and best-loved brand in life sciences please apply now!

Additional Information

We know that when it comes to benefits, no one size fits all. Flexibility and choice matter which is why, in addition to market competitive salaries, we offer you a flexible benefits package which is tailored to your unique needs and support your financial, physical and emotional wellbeing. This includes our award-winning share scheme, 18 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave as well as highly flexible working and much more. Besides, your development will be integral to your experience here. You will grow alongside other talented minds, in ways you may often find unexpected.

When people come together, incredible things happen. Here you’ll work in a safe environment where you can be who you truly are. We’ll champion and celebrate your uniqueness throughout your journey with us. This is how we excel at partnering with the scientific community no matter the challenge, ultimately helping solve the world’s most critical diseases. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Abcam.

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