Payroll Associate Analyst

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. Our talented people are central to the future of Edwards Lifesciences, which is why our Human Resources teams help design, guide, and deliver inspiring experiences for our people. With a fundamental understanding of how to build a supportive community and organizational capability, you’ll deliver solutions to attract and retain talent. Your work will enable our teams to thrive as they help patients live healthier and more productive lives.
How you'll make an impact:

• Exercise your knowledge of payroll principles and experience to ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll in compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations
• Process payroll transactions including earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes, including the calculation of LOA payments: FMLA, short-long term disability, paid parental leave, and other company sponsored leave policies
• Review and validate hours worked, paid time off, and conduct routine payroll audits to ensure accuracy prior to payroll submission
• Validate, generate, and process additional pay data import files (i.e. bonus, gifts, imputed income, etc) ensuring data integrity and adherence to internal processing controls
• Research to troubleshoot and respond to payroll related inquiries managed through company Service Now platform, including verification of employment (VOE) or verification of income (VOI) requests
• Process historical adjustments and calculations of retro-active pay utilizing HR reporting, payroll and time & attendance system(s), and other supporting records to execute adjustments.
• Timely processing of termination and/or severance payments in accordance with state laws
• Proficient understanding and interpretation of garnishment orders, which include child support, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions, while effectively communicating with employees and timely set up of deductions and payments to the appropriate agencies
• Collaborate with and provide support and/or knowledge transfer across various tasks ensuring seamless workflow.  This includes, but not limited to peer audit review of payroll transactions, termination process, LOA’s, garnishments, compliance, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate and participate in payroll optimization initiatives that will drive continuous improvement
• Provide support and/or coverage as needed to ensure continuity of operations during the absence of other team members, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to team success.
• Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership

What you'll need (required):

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years multi-state payroll processing related experience
• Experience processing LOA and garnishments

What else we look for (preferred):

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Experience with ServiceNow or other ticketing systems
• Proficient knowledge of payroll principles and experience to ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll in compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations
• Proficient understanding of wage and hour and tax laws and processing garnishments and tax levies
• Proficient problem-solving skills, with ability to perform Gross Up Calculations / percentages
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of payroll processing procedures and time attendance system, preferably UKG Pro and KRONOS Workforce Central and/or Workforce Management
• Ability to effectively execute processes for high volume payrolls and multiple tasks within condensed timeframes.
• Proficient ability to prioritize workload, leveraging strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite and payroll related systems
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills, including conveying sensitive information
• Ability to interact professionally with many organizational levels
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Must be able to work effectively within a team, or inter-departmental team(s) environment

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $55,000 to $78,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.