Senior Payroll Analyst

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Bridgewater, NJ, USA
Hybrid
90K-105K Annually
Senior level
Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls (2,400+ employees), ensure compliance and reconciliations, handle exceptions and off-cycle payments, support audits and SOX controls, produce payroll reports and tax/year-end support, and partner with HR/Finance on system/process improvements (ADP WFN, UKG).
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Description:

Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to lead and manage daily payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role is crucial for the smooth functioning of the Human Resources department.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee day-to-day payroll operations with ability to perform any and all payroll tasks/functions, including independently execute the full payroll cycle end-to-end for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls with more than 2,400 employees. Process multi-state payroll for employees in payroll and timekeeping systems. Reconcile payroll totals before and after each payroll run.
  • Manage payroll workflow, including all exception processing, and ensure deadlines are met. Coordinate payroll approvals and escalations. Manage off-cycle payrolls including bonuses, equity payments, and payroll adjustments and manual checks. Issue stop-payments and reissue checks when needed.
  • Review Payroll email box and act as escalation point for complex requests or issues. Collaborate with HR/Business Partners, Compensation Benefits, and Finance and other departments or teams to resolve payroll related issues.
  • Provide reporting for payroll data, including building and maintaining reports from ADP and UKG and using excel. Support workers’ compensation and other regulatory reporting. Prepare payroll reports and assist with tax filings and year-end processes. Provide support and training/refreshers on UKG and time processing with HR and employees.
  • Review and audit payroll work including timesheets and transactions. Review reconciliations and resolve complex payroll issues. Review payroll variances and employee changes report.
  • Support internal and external audits requirements including SOX controls and testing. Provide audit documentation and/or certifications as needed. Conduct payroll audits including pre- and post-payroll reviews. Ensure compliance with payroll laws and internal controls.
  • Participate in system enhancements and process improvements for payroll, ADP and UKG. Partner with Finance, HRIS, and other departments on payroll-related initiatives.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Acts as backup in absence of other payroll staff
  • Acts as backup in absence of the Sr Manager Payroll
Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field OR equivalent hands-on payroll experience.

Experience:

  • Must have at least 5 years of Payroll experience.
  • May guide the work of others.



Specialized Knowledge:

  • Advanced knowledge of ADP (WFN) Work Force Now payroll system and processing.
  • Advanced working knowledge of UKG (Kronos) timekeeping system and processing.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $105,000 per year.  In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company’s good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills.

At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities.
 


Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or equivalent hands-on payroll experience
  • At least 5 years of payroll experience
  • Advanced knowledge of ADP WorkForce Now (WFN) payroll system and processing
  • Advanced working knowledge of UKG (Kronos) timekeeping system and processing
  • Proficiency with Excel for building and maintaining payroll reports
  • Experience processing full payroll cycle for weekly and bi-weekly multi-state payrolls, including large employee populations (~2,400+)
  • Experience with payroll reconciliations, tax filings, year-end processes, SOX controls, and audit support

Amneal Pharmaceuticals Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amneal Pharmaceuticals and has not been reviewed or approved by Amneal Pharmaceuticals.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical coverage is presented as comprehensive with day-one eligibility for many U.S. roles, supported by wellness resources and transparency around plan information.
  • Affordable Benefits Employer contributions toward health coverage are described as generous, including periods where cost increases were absorbed and future employee contributions kept below broader trends.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with a company match and strong participation is positioned as a core element of the Total Rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Bridgewater, New Jersey
7,045 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRX) is guided by a simple belief: essential medicines should be accessible to everyone. What began as a promise to deliver high-quality, affordable medicines has evolved into a diversified portfolio spanning complex generics and injectables, biosimilars, and specialty medicines, including more than 290 products, with scale and capabilities that help reach patients across the healthcare system while combining world-class precision with a deep sense of personal responsibility for every dose we deliver. Content is for informational purposes only and 3rd party content does not reflect Amneal’s opinions. Amneal has the right to remove comments that violate another’s copyright or intellectual property, mention an Amneal product, use profanity or are defamatory, promote and solicit for third-party sites, initiatives, or products, or are factually inaccurate or misleading or spam. Amneal recommends that you consult with your healthcare provider regarding personal health matters. To report a product complaint or adverse event related to an Amneal product, contact Drug Safety at 877-835-5472, option 3 or [email protected]. If you are currently experiencing a life-threatening event, please immediately contact 911.

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