Payroll & Benefits Manager

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc•Hopewell Township, NJ

About The Position

· Lead the payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance with all International, and US federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations. · Serve as the subject matter expert for compliance, including monitoring legislative changes and implementing necessary updates. · Coordinate with Benefits team to administer and audit payroll-related benefit deductions and act as the payroll lead on common improvement initiatives (e.g. Leave of absence tracking) · Stay current on payroll-related legislation and lead compliance initiatives. · Manage payroll audits and provide necessary documentation to external auditors. · Assist with annual US Workers Compensation insurance audit and renewal. · Maintain robust documentation of payroll policies, processes and internal controls. · Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. · Partner with systems team to test and approve configuration changes as needed. · Maintain relationships with payroll vendors (e.g., Paylocity). · Oversee, review and approve bonus runs, year-end submissions of annual and quarterly filings (e.g., W2s, W3s, 940s, 941s, amendments and state quarterly filings). · Act as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, employee issues, or compliance matters. · Lead new benefit enrollments, changes, additions, and terminations. · Support onboarding and recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews, onboarding materials, and assisting with new hire orientation. · Participate/lead in benefits-related projects, including wellness seminars, health fairs, and employee communications (flyers, emails, etc.). · Responsible for updating enrollment materials, benefit communications, and employee benefit folders. · Provide support to employees regarding benefits questions, claim issues (via phone, email, or in person.) · Track carrier utilization and preparing basic reports (Commuter, Vision, FSA, etc.). · Provide support for benefits programs, including Leaves of Absence, FMLA, disability claims, and related paperwork. · Management of workers’ compensation claims, including initial filing and follow-up. · Lead/manage/assist with Ad hoc special projects.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Good written and verbal communication skills
MS Office Suite, HRIS systems (e.g., ADP) skills required

Responsibilities

Lead the payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance with all International, and US federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.
Serve as the subject matter expert for compliance, including monitoring legislative changes and implementing necessary updates.
Coordinate with Benefits team to administer and audit payroll-related benefit deductions and act as the payroll lead on common improvement initiatives (e.g. Leave of absence tracking)
Stay current on payroll-related legislation and lead compliance initiatives.
Manage payroll audits and provide necessary documentation to external auditors.
Assist with annual US Workers Compensation insurance audit and renewal.
Maintain robust documentation of payroll policies, processes and internal controls.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Partner with systems team to test and approve configuration changes as needed.
Maintain relationships with payroll vendors (e.g., Paylocity).
Oversee, review and approve bonus runs, year-end submissions of annual and quarterly filings (e.g., W2s, W3s, 940s, 941s, amendments and state quarterly filings).
Act as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, employee issues, or compliance matters.
Lead new benefit enrollments, changes, additions, and terminations.
Support onboarding and recruiting activities, including scheduling interviews, onboarding materials, and assisting with new hire orientation.
Participate/lead in benefits-related projects, including wellness seminars, health fairs, and employee communications (flyers, emails, etc.).
Responsible for updating enrollment materials, benefit communications, and employee benefit folders.
Provide support to employees regarding benefits questions, claim issues (via phone, email, or in person.)
Track carrier utilization and preparing basic reports (Commuter, Vision, FSA, etc.).
Provide support for benefits programs, including Leaves of Absence, FMLA, disability claims, and related paperwork.
Management of workers’ compensation claims, including initial filing and follow-up.
Lead/manage/assist with Ad hoc special projects.