Payroll Analyst II

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Payroll professional to support and oversee the end-to-end processing of U.S. and Canada payrolls utilizing ADP GlobalView and Workday. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while serving as a key resource for payroll analysis, system coordination, and employee support. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including U.S. and/or Canada payroll processing.
• Hands-on experience with ADP GlobalView and Workday.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Experience managing payroll in a large, multi-state environment.
• Experience supporting SOX controls or payroll audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute weekly and biweekly payroll processing for U.S. and Canada employees using ADP GlobalView and Workday.
• Ensure accurate compensation for new hires, terminations, salary changes, and other employee lifecycle events.
• Process complex payroll transactions including commissions, bonuses, stock compensation, and other exception payments.
• Coordinate, validate, and consolidate payroll input files for system uploads.
• Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and compliance risks prior to payroll finalization.
• Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries, providing clear and detailed responses in a timely manner.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and internal controls related to payroll processing.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Drive process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree