Senior Payroll Analyst - Shared Services

Senior Payroll Analyst - Shared Services
United States - North Carolina - Raleigh

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the company’s five core values. That’s because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible


The Sr Payroll Analyst reports to the Sr Manager of Payroll Operations and Customer Service. This role is responsible for the execution of payroll processing, tax withholding, compliance, and customer service for United States employees. This position requires an individual who is self-motivated, innovative, effectively multi-tasks, prioritizes work, demonstrates accountability, and collaborates with internal and external business partners to perform best practice payroll solutions.

The Sr Payroll Analyst is accountable for executing on all activities to align with best practices through increased use of technology to create capacity, increase efficiency, quality, and ensure systems and internal controls adequately support U.S. payroll, employment taxes, all applicable labor laws, regulations, and company policies. A high degree of professionalism and discretion is mandatory in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Key responsibilities

Operations/Technology/Continuous Improvement

• Responsible for providing operational support to U.S. payroll for approximately 7,000 employees in multiple states
• Deliver high quality customer service to employees by using modern technology (ex. virtual agent), developing and maintaining content for self-service, and enhancing the customer experience
• Actively participate in implementing new payroll technology and integrating business partner needs to deliver high quality service to employees
• Support year-end payroll processing/reporting (W-2's)
• Perform reporting of equity compensation (ESPP, RSU's, stock options, etc.)
• Resolve problems by analyzing reports, applying good judgment, and escalating unresolved issues
• Utilize emerging technology and best practice to increase efficiency and quality of service delivery
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives
• Support strategic and cross functional projects

Compliance

• Responsible for the execution and delivery on payroll processing controls
• Accountable for actively participating and enforcing the internal control environment over the financial as well as the business process aspects of the payroll business process
• Provide guidance and direction to business partners for various federal, state, and local legislation
• Accountable for executing on process integrity, internal and SOX controls, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Business Partnering/Customer Engagement

• Build and maintain credibility with internal/external business partners and employee population from a Business Service Center model.
• Actively partner with various internal/external business partners to deliver on payroll activities
• Accountable for service delivery against agreed and evolving KPI's and Service partnership agreements.
• Collaborate and partner with cross functional business partners and International colleagues to identify and implement options to improve the quality of service delivery from a global perspective and pursue opportunities for global process delivery in line with best practices

Leadership

• Promote a positive team environment
• Consistently demonstrate leadership and support to all payroll staff
• Advocate for global standardization and partnership with International colleagues on project initiatives

Knowledge and skills

• Delivery of process related training
• Develop global process maps, desk-top manuals and documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, an inquisitive mind, and the ability to work effectively with multiple, cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and a critical thinker; must have the ability to use excellent judgment and resolve issues with dexterity and effective decision making
• Excellent communications skills: written, verbal, and presentation
• Be results-driven and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Operate successfully across diverse geographical locations and cultures

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years experience and proven knowledge of payroll operations best practice programs in a multi-national corporation
• 1+ years experience with SAP or best practice ERP systems
• 2+ years of experience utilizing a support ticketing system to enable best practice customer experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft tools (Outlook, Word, Visio, PowerPoint) especially Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot-Tables, Sum Ifs, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX Controls.
• CPP certification
• Experience with Workday (HCM and Time & Attendance)
• Experience with ADP, Workday, or SAP for payroll processing and disbursement
• Experience working in a global Finance organization
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals industry

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity (always doing the right thing)
• Teamwork (collaborating in good faith)
• Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
• Accountability (taking personal responsibility)
• Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

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