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Senior Specialist, Payroll, Reporting & Systems SME
Location
New Jersey
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$99.6K - $184.2K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Specialist, Payroll, Reporting & Systems SME
Novo Nordisk
• Operate as a subject matter expert providing technical, analytical, accounting, taxation, and reporting support to the Payroll function for Novo Nordisk Inc. and supported affiliates • Coordinate payroll-related accounting, taxation, budgeting, and reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with company policy, GAAP, and federal, state, local (and where applicable international) regulations • Support end-to-end payroll preparation/processing, tax reporting, payroll systems maintenance and controls, and resolution of complex payroll issues • Process biweekly and off-cycle payroll accurately and on time, including complex adjustments, disability-related payments, and vendor file integrations • Maintain payroll compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and applicable regulations • Manage payroll tax, accounting, and general ledger activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, cash activity, and budget oversight • Prepare dashboards, reports, and analyses to support financial accuracy, operational decision-making, audits, and regulatory requirements • Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, vendors, and business leaders to resolve complex issues, improve processes, and support payroll initiatives and special projects • Oversee maintenance of payroll files and records, including legal record retention and coordination with storage/archiving vendors as required • Support year-end/quarter-end processes and ensure timely and accurate submission of required reporting • Manage formal internal and external audits; support investigations related to regulatory and compliance matters
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required in accounting, business, or a related field
- solid, relevant experience and/or certification in Payroll may be substituted for degree when appropriate
- progressively responsible payroll experience required (typically 6+ years)
- accounting/payroll/tax experience preferred for roles with payroll accounting and taxation responsibilities (typically 8+ years)
- Payroll Org Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Excel required
- Working knowledge of payroll systems and integrations (e.g., ADP platforms and HR/Finance system interfaces)
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations impacting payroll and taxation (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, and Federal/State/Local tax laws)
- Demonstrated ability to execute complex assignments and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Strong planning and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects
- Strong customer orientation, attention to detail, and problem analysis/resolution skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative team player
- Ability to work under general direction, independently with minimal guidance
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision coverage
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- tuition reimbursement program
- voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance
- time off pursuant to its sick time policy
- flexible vacation policy
- parental leave policy
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