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Your Role: Payroll Specialist
The Payroll Specialist US will be responsible for the ongoing administration of the company’s payroll processes for the US including processing payroll actions on time and per schedule established with Elanco’s external payroll partners and adhering to all necessary SOX controls. The Payroll Specialist will also serve as an escalation point and provide timely resolution to employee inquiries.
Your Responsibilities:
US payrolls in coordination with third party payroll vendors.
Participate in year-end tax preparation for the US in coordination with third party payroll provider.
Provide support in processing other Workday country payrolls as needed
Respond to and resolve employee inquiries in coordination with Elanco EBS with high quality customer service and in a timely manner.
In coordination with the HR strategic team, provide guidance for new and existing HR business process configurations into Workday while maintaining a focus on supervisor and employee self-service, along with process efficiency.
Participate in testing efforts for system updates and make recommendations to improve system and process efficiency.
Create and maintain adequate documentation for payroll processing and system changes.
Support other corporate functions such as finance, accounting, IT and legal to ensure GAAP and SOX compliance.
Support other corporate functions such as accounting & finance and benefits in reconciling payroll data to outgoing disbursements.
Work with internal IT partners and external integration partners and vendors to resolve system related issues.
Resolve escalated system issues with high quality customer service.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, HR required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in multistate payroll, including union and non-union environments.
Strong expertise in reporting and analytics, including advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work independently, think critically, and consider impacts of decisions.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Working knowledge of payroll systems and payroll principles.
Experience working in a company with multiple sites
Experience with Workday payroll a plus.
Experience managing payroll systems and procedures a plus.
Knowledge of financial concepts; propensity and comfort working with large data sets typically within Microsoft Excel.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects or priorities.
Verbal, written and interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated business/process ownership.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Recognized ability to work with confidential / sensitive information.
Additional Information:
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Multiple relocation packages
Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K matching
Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
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