Senior Specialist, Payroll, Reporting & Systems SME

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🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

🏖️ New Jersey – Remote

💵 $99.6k - $184.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧾 Payroll

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Novo Nordisk

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1923

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

Healthcare Insurance • Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that has been at the forefront of research in obesity and diabetes for over 25 years. Their mission is to improve the lives of people suffering from obesity and diabetes through innovative treatments and sustainable practices. With a strong commitment to patient safety, Novo Nordisk actively combats falsified medicines and strives to enhance the integrity of their products. They offer a range of life-saving medications and are dedicated to driving change in the healthcare landscape, ensuring that children and adults alike have access to essential medical care.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 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