Payroll Specialist

Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely delivery of payroll services. The role will manage vendor relationships, respond to payroll operations queries, and collaborate with various teams.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of Payroll and related end to end processes
• Understanding of Payroll Tax as it relates to payroll processing
• Provide Tier 2 (detailed) support to inquiries related to payroll
• Analyze data to perform master data entries into the payroll system
• Communicate effectively with the payroll provider to complete payroll activities and resolve situations timely
• Coordinate with payroll provider regarding all policies, programs and processes related to payroll
• Collaborate with Savings Plan & Benefits team to understand the savings and benefits calculations and the impact in payroll to ensure compliance with established procedures
• Interface with other People Services departments to proactively identify efficiencies to improve payroll processes
• Understanding of Compliance Regulations and Labor Standards
• Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and best practices
• Experience processing payroll for population of 10,000 minimum in multi-state work environment
• Minimum of 3 years payroll relevant business experience including experience with payroll and time and attendance systems
• Experience working in a Shared Services environment and with a third-party service provider
• Experience with ADP systems, including SAP GlobalView and with automated time and attendance systems preferably Kronos and Workday Time
• Experience in Excel, specifically with v-look up and pivot table
• UKG/Kronos time exp is a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
• Ideal Candidates Would Also Have: Knowledge and experience using Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and ServiceNow Case Management

Benefits

• Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care
• Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Financial well-being resources and a 401(K)
• Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support
• Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility
• Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave
• Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources
• Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program