Payroll Coordinator

Department:

101020 Finance

Location:

San Diego

Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.

At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding – both professionally and personally – because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.

We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission – to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.

At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.

Position Summary:

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for assisting in preparing, coordinating, and processing domestic payroll for several hundred employees in multiple states. This position will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines pertaining to pay practices while adhering to all related SOX narratives and procedures. Additionally, this position will complete additional responsibilities as required by the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support processing of semi-monthly payroll via ADP software, including both salary and hourly employees.

• Ensure accuracy of time sheets, earnings, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and tax calculations.

• Verify adjustments in pay for salary changes, promotions, bonuses, stock, and other one-off items.

• Partner with and maintain close coordination with People Success to ensure accurate and timely workflow and maintenance of employee data in ADP.

• Ensure numerous payroll reports are downloaded and saved each pay period. Provide monthly and quarterly reports to management and personnel as requested.

• Liaise with Stock Administration to ensure all stock exercises and restricted stock entries are entered and reconciled in ADP.

• Serve as the main point of contact for employee payroll related inquiries regarding W-2s, pay statements, ADP access information, etc.

• Register new states to obtain state and SUI account numbers for tax remittance, including establishing ADP as third-party administrator.

• Support AP as needed, including auditing Concur and P-Card (company-issued credit cards) reports according to policy.

• Additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or similar discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience with all payroll functions.

• Knowledge of payroll/timekeeping systems, payroll tax laws and related IRS reporting requirements.

• Experience working in a public company with GAAP and SOX governance preferred.

Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements: 

• The ideal candidate will embody Travere’s core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.

• Experience using ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.

• Experience with Workday HRIS preferred.

• Experience with accounting software JD Edwards preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Familiar with documenting and compiling data to support each payroll run.

• Exhibits the ability to perform functions with a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism while in accordance with company policy and IRS guidelines.

• Strong professional experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry preferred.

• Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.

• Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity.

• Must be comfortable working with all levels of employees and management and demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational sk