Payroll Specialist

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us.

This role ensures accurate and timely delivery of the payroll services compliant with the organization and legal requirements, manage vendor relationships and respond to the payroll operations queries. The Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) HR Service Delivery Model is a Shared Service outsourced model, and this role will interface with business partners in HR Shared Services, Global Expatriate Services, Executive Compensation, Savings Plan & Benefits, as well as our outsourced providers.

• 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)
• Knowledge and experience using ServiceNow Case Management

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 

Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: 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.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

If you live in or expect to work from Los Angeles County if hired for this position, please visit this page for important additional information: https://careers.bms.com/california-residents/

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