Payroll Business Systems Specialist

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our awardwinning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Payroll Business Systems Specialist

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. This role is integral in managing and optimizing Amgens payroll systems ensuring efficient payroll processing integration and troubleshooting. The Payroll Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for the ownership of payroll systems identifying system enhancements managing breakfix issues and supporting key payroll and GL integration processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with crossfunctional teams to ensure the smooth operation of payrollrelated technologies and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Ownership of Payroll System:

• Oversee the payroll system including semimonthly Workday releases testing training and updates to Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).
• Communicate system updates to staff and ensure smooth adoption of new releases.

Break Fix Management:

• Identify and resolve breakfix issues related to the payroll system including testing solutions and approving updates for production.
• System Enhancements:
• Take ownership of system enhancements by prioritizing enhancement ideas documenting requirements and ensuring thorough testing and deployment of solutions.

GL and Payroll Integrations:

• Oversee General Ledger (GL) operations and ensure smooth payroll integrations which are not supported by the vendor.
• Monitor and resolve errors related to payroll integrations collaborating with the integration team as needed.
• Drive end to end GLPayroll system integrations including data mapping configurations interface monitoring and variance resolution.
• Serve as technical point of contact for GL operations ensuring accurate financial posting and system optimization.

EIB Support:

• Manage Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) creation and troubleshoot errors. EIB is a tool used to import/export data between Workday and other systems.
• Familiar with Payroll EIBs for payroll input off cycle etc.
• Able to create complex EIBs for reporting relocation equity and state wage & tax corrections.

Training and Support:

• Provide backup for Payroll Administrator activities ensuring continuity in case of absences or transitions and assist with crosstraining within the team.

Support for Key Annual Activities:

• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager on key payroll activities such as DCP Distributions Annual Bonuses and Equity Vests ensuring smooth and processing.

Enhancement Identification:

• Work with the Product Owner to identify opportunities for enhancements in the payroll system ensuring that these improvements are prioritized and tested.
• Evaluate existing business processes and identify areas for improvement including potential automation opportunities.

SOP Maintenance:

• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are up to date maintaining clear documentation of key payroll processes and workflows.

Equity & Relocation Reporting Assistance:

• Assist with equity reporting for mobile populations ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with quarterly SOX reconciliation.
• Assist with the creation of EIB for any dropped equity transactions that occur on our daily equity integration.
• Assist with validation of monthly relocation file and creation of EIB for any dropped records.

Complex Query Management:

• Provide support for complex payrollrelated queries including timerelated inquiries such as day breakers shift differentials and employee schedules.

Integration Team Collaboration:

• Work closely with the Amgen Integration Team to clarify responsibilities related to payroll integrations. Create processes to effectively manage and oversee payroll integrations.

YearEnd Activity Support:

• Assist in essential yearend processes ensuring that payroll and financial data is accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Support testing of yearend tax statements (Ex. W2 Forms) and validation of statements.
• Assist with Audits during the year that will help reduce yearend adjustments and W2 corrections.

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

Or

Masters degree and 2 years of payroll experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 4 years of payroll experience

Or

Associates degree and 8 years of payroll experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of payroll experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Technology Accounting or a related field
• 3 years of experience in payroll processing business systems analysis or a related field.
• Experience with payroll systems such as Workday.
• Experience in managing GL operations and payroll integrations.
• Familiarity with Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) tool.
• Experience in a corporate payroll or enterpriselevel payroll environment.
• Certification in Payroll (e.g. CPP Certified Payroll Professional).
• Familiarity with Agile project management practices.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems HRIS systems and related software.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Excel Tableau).
• Experience with payroll compliance requirements tax regulations and labor laws.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and equity reporting.
• Strong problemsolving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with crossfunctional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills.

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and wellbeing. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is $92757 to $115268. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a salesbased incentive plan
• Stockbased longterm incentives
• Awardwinning timeoff plans
• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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. Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

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.

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