What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Analyst II position at AGC Biologics, Inc.?
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
JOB SUMMARY
Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
We are seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our team based in Bothell, Washington. The Payroll Analyst role is a fantastic opportunity for a financial professional who enjoys a dynamic work environment and thrives on making a tangible impact.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be a key interface between AGC Biologics employees. This role’s primary function is the processing of the bi-weekly payroll.
The Payroll Analyst will play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of payroll in a multi-state environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing, with an understanding of federal/state/local tax laws, and their impact on employee wages. This individual should be a critical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills to interact with employees and address payroll inquiries. Additionally, the candidate should be proactive in offering suggestions for process improvement and able to handle payroll adjustments and issues independently.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the bi-weekly payroll and managing employee inquiries. This role is ideally suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable managing multiple tasks concurrently.
Payroll Processing & Compliance:
Perform quality reviews of payroll.
Administer the Pay Cycle process (Verify, Calculate & Preview), ensuring all payroll-related tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Oversee garnishment order administration and compliance with relevant laws.
Interpret payroll and time & labor laws, policies, and practices to ensure compliance in a multi-state environment.
Process payroll adjustments, including retroactive payroll, leaves, terminations, and other exceptions.
Audit payroll data interfaced from the payroll system and ensure consistency with salary and tax status.
Maintain and audit payroll & timekeeping records to ensure adherence to established standards.
Complete payroll cycle audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy
Employee Support:
Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related questions and issues.
Address inquiries with professionalism and accuracy, ensuring employees are well-informed about payroll policies and procedures.
Provide clear communication and support for payroll-related employee issues, offering solutions when needed.
Process Improvement & Suggestions:
Actively identify and suggest process improvements to optimize payroll accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes and employee satisfaction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must be a highly motivated, creative problem solver, with the proven ability to use independent judgment and initiative to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Must be customer service oriented, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be detailed and organized with the ability to consistently meet deadlines and show flexibility with changing priorities.
Solid knowledge of payroll & time systems, including multi-state tax calculations, salary prorations, bonus payments, severance payments.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
BA/BS in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
3 years of payroll processing experience.
Demonstrated skills in providing front-line customer service, acting with customers in mind and using discretion, patience, etiquette, and professionalism.
Ability to complete assignments and tasks autonomously or by collaborating effectively within a team setting.
Proven track record in managing, prioritizing, and organizing a high volume of assignments and competing tasks with meticulous attention to details.
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well with vendors, supply chain personnel, operational personnel and other managers.
Proficiency with MS Office, including advanced skills in MS Excel
Workday experience a plus
COMPENSATION:
$53,360 - $73,370
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!
AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Salary : $53,360 - $73,370
