Senior Payroll Specialist

As a Bio-Rad Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll and payroll-related transactions are processed for approximately 1,100 US employees according to payroll laws and regulations.  You will assist employees with payroll-related issues and provide resolution.

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Execute various activities to support approximately 1,100 employees to ensure payroll is calculated/processed accurately and timely each pay period. 


• You will be responsible for processing bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for approximately 1,100 employees and maintaining payroll database and payroll related records.


• Process new hires, terminations, LOAs, Masterfile changes, stock transactions, relocations, garnishments, and employment verifications.


• Prepare manual checks, as needed.


• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.


• Respond to payroll inquires in a timely manner.


• Run ad hoc reports using ADP Global View.


• Perform special projects, as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

What you Bring: 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting preferred.  CPP highly desirable.


• 5+ years of payroll experience. 


• ADP Global View experience required. 


• eTime Time & Labor system experience a plus. 


• You have experience with SAP and preparation of payroll-related journal entries, assisting in month-end/quarter-end accounting close, and performing monthly account analysis is a plus.


• Strong knowledge of Federal and State payroll regulations including tax withholding, garnishments, overtime pay, shift differentials, and lead pay. 


• Strong knowledge of Union payroll. 


• Knowledge of Canadian payroll desirable. 


• Advanced Excel skills. 


• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 


• Ability to work independently with little supervision. 


• You have a detail orientation.  

Total Rewards Package: At Bio-Rad, we’re empowered by our purpose and recognize that our employees are as well. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Program that provides value, quality, and inclusivity while satisfying the diverse needs of our evolving workforce. Bio-Rad's robust offerings serve to enrich the overall health, wealth, and wellbeing of our employees and their families through the various stages of an employee’s work and life cycle. 

Benefits: We’re proud to offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), and more!

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is $69,900 to $96,200 at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance. 

Who We Are: For 70 years, Bio-Rad has focused on advancing the discovery process and transforming the fields of science and healthcare. As one of the top five life science companies, we are a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a broad range of high-quality research and clinical diagnostic products. We help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. Recently voted a Best Place to Work, Bio-Rad offers a unique employee experience with collaborative teams that span the globe. Here, you are supported by leadership to build your career and are empowered to drive change that makes an impact you can see.

EEO Statement: Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.

Agency Non-Solicitation: Bio-Rad does not accept agency resumes, unless the agency has been authorized by a Bio-Rad Recruiting Representative. Please do not submit resumes unless authorized to do so. Bio-Rad will not pay for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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