Payroll Specialist

Introduction

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Payroll Manager, responsible for processing and administering payroll and benefits.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Administers and maintains employee payroll records using ADP software
• Audits time cards, prepares data, and processes bi-weekly payroll; verifies for accuracy
• Calculates and administers any severance or disability supplement payments
• Administers attendance records through various systems
• Processes terminations including insurance adjustments, vacation payouts and any advance payments or tuition reimbursement calculations
• Maintains petty cash, including replenishment, attending window and record keeping
• Issues and records manual checks as required
• Coordinates with HR on employee maintenance and benefits
• End of year special reporting as needed
• Prepares journal entries

Secondary Functions:

• Acts as backup to the Senior Payroll Specialist

Budget Managed (if applicable)

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• Human Resources team
• General Accounting team
• Accounts Payable team
• IL/Werfen employees
• External Auditors
• Werfen Internal Audit team (Spain)
• External payroll vendors

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information required, and to work independently
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Requires well developed oral and written communications skills
• Attention to detail
• Working knowledge of excel
• Ability to interpret data from various systems

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

• Education:
  • Associates degree highly desirable; equivalent job experience acceptable
• Experience:
  • Minimum three years of related multi-state payroll experience utilizing ADP (Workforce or Pay Expert) payroll applications
  • Experience with SAP or similar application, preferred
• Additional Skills/Knowledge:
  • Language: Fluency in English required

International Mobility:

• Required: No

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% of time

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $70,000 to $90,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com