Senior Manager Payroll| Leading pharma company

Job Description

Key responsibilities :

• Hands on experience in processing US & Canada Payroll & Benefits in SAP
• Ensuring timely & accurate payroll processing for all US and TARO entities (Monthly, Semi-monthly and Bi weekly payrolls
• Must have knowledge towards State Compliance with related to state filling.
• W2 verification, Ensuring all effective controls are put in place & followed for seamless payroll processing
• Good understanding of the year-end activities / payroll administrative responsibilities for US and Canada payroll
• Must have good knowledge on statutory tax forms generation i.e. W9, W2, W4, 941 & W7
• Should have handled Benefits configuration and contract management with external vendor for dental, vision, disability and medical insurances.
• Well versed with MS office, with hands on experience on Success Factors, Workday & SAP system will be an add on advantage
• Excellent at maintaining accuracy and detailing
• Assist in payroll accounting, transactions, reporting, stop payments and other operations.
• Review payroll reports and timesheets for correctness before payroll transactions.
• Good exposure & hands on experience of user acceptance testing.
• Ensure that employee payroll is processed accurately and timely at all times. Highlight challenges and come up with mitigation plans
• Maintain employee payroll records and timesheet data for future references, assist in payroll and timesheet audit activities. Knowledge in managing IFC, SOX and leading Audit will help
• Assist in tax calculations and filing activities as per IRS regulations
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills is MUST to connect with HR at North America region and employees Employee interaction, 3rd party engagement at various levels in the organization
• Should take initiative to run small project to simplify payroll and reduce manual interventions. Run UAT and train location HR. Also ensure successful implementation of Success Factors payroll Upgrade release twice in an year
• Ensure that employee payroll processing is in compliance with federal and local state laws.
• Oversee salary changes, compensations, deductions, bonus, vacations pay-outs, and benefits for employees.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Manager Payroll should have :

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in Canada and USA payroll system
• Proficiency in payroll systems and software.
• Provide job trainings and mentor team members as an when needed.
• Analyse payroll issues and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain payroll system up-to-date and accurate.
• Experience on Project Management technics and controls, able to work under pressure and at stretched deadlines
• A strong communicator, confident in delivering information to internal and external customers & vendors.
• A real team player with drive, self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable with a can-do attitude, a logical thinker with problem solving ability
• Would be accountable for various reports for management, HR and finance review on daily and monthly basis
• Strong knowledge of tax laws, labour regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry is a plus.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary
• Attractive holiday leave and benefits package.
• An opportunity to work in a leading company within the pharmaceutical industry.
• A professional and collaborative work environment in Mumbai.

If you are passionate about payroll management and wish to advance your career in the life sciences industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role