Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Company Overview Alkermes plc is a fully integrated, global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative medicines in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products focused on addiction and schizophrenia, and a pipeline of product candidates in development for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder, neurodegenerative disorders and cancer. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes plc has an R&D center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. We are seeking an outgoing, hardworking individual who is able work in a fast-paced environment and is able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. Must be a goal-oriented, high energy and hardworking individual to fill our Payroll Administrator Position. The selected candidate will be responsible for processing all aspects of the bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for approximately 1,800+ employees.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Process and audit bi-weekly payroll for 1,800+ employees timely and accurately
• Process onboarding new hire paperwork into ADP
• Attend and present payroll slides at new hire orientation
• Respond to inquiries from employee and managers in a timely and professional manner
• Reviews employee information to ensure accurate flow of information from Oracle to ADP
• Process terminations timely and accurately based on the individual state final paycheck law
• Manage garnishments and levies according to State and Federal guidelines
• Work closely with the Benefits team regarding leave of absences.
• Prepare funding and reporting for 401k contributions
• Provide reporting support for various business partners such as HR, Legal and Finance as requested
• Update payroll records by reviewing changes in tax exemptions, direct deposit information, and other applicable data
• Ability to work with highly confidential information and exercise extreme discretion
• Ensure SOX compliance by adhering to internal control requirements
• Participate in various audits for Workers Compensation, 401k and Payroll
• Assists in special projects as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Two or more years' experience in payroll or related area
• Must be organized and detail oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical ability
• Working knowledge of state and federal wage tax laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook (VLOOKUP's and pivot tables)
• Prior experience with payroll processing software. Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus but willing to train on current software platforms (Oracle and ADP WFN)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

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About Us

Alkermes plc is a global biopharmaceutical company that seeks to develop innovative medicines in the field of neuroscience. The company has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products for the treatment of alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of clinical and preclinical candidates in development for neurological disorders. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Alkermes has a research and development center in Waltham, Massachusetts; a research and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio. For more information, please visit Alkermes' website at www.alkermes.com.

Alkermes, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. Alkermes also complies with all work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Alkermes is an E-Verify employer.