Sr. Payroll Specialist
At a glance
Senior Payroll role at Allucent. Cary · no salary stated · we estimate $93,233–$157,292 across the United States.
Allucent has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run bi-weekly payroll for employees in the U.S. and Canada, covering deductions, bonuses, garnishments and tax updates
- Reconcile payroll records and answer employee questions while keeping payroll deadlines on track
- Coordinate with payroll, finance, accounting, HR and external providers on reporting, audits and benefits plans
- Support payroll compliance across multiple jurisdictions and take ownership of core payroll processes
What you bring
- At least three years of hands-on payroll work supporting both U.S. and Canadian employees
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now or a comparable payroll or HR information system
- You handle sensitive employee records discreetly and bring accuracy, communication and problem-solving skills
Who this fits
This senior, hands-on role suits a detail-focused payroll professional comfortable managing complex processes and collaborating across teams. The job is based in Cary, North Carolina, with two to three office days each week.
From the employer
At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.
Join our global Payroll and Finance team where you’ll play a key role in managing accurate, timely payroll for employees across the U.S. and Canada. As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you’ll partner closely with Payroll, Finance, and Human Resources to ensure a seamless employee experience while supporting critical payroll processes across the organization.
This role is based in Cary, NC and requires two(2)-three(3) days in office per week
About this role:
As a Sr. Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in managing accurate, timely bi-weekly payroll for employees across the U.S. and Canada while overseeing a broad range of payroll activities, including deductions, bonuses, garnishments, tax changes, reconciliations, and employee inquiries. You’ll partner closely with Global Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and external providers to support payroll reporting, audits, benefits plans, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of critical payroll processes while contributing to broader business initiatives.
Requirements
About you:
If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong judgment when handling sensitive information. As well as a collaborative problem-solver with strong communication skills who can confidently manage complex payroll processes while partnering across Payroll, Finance, HR, and the broader business, this role is for.
To be successful we are looking for the following traits and behaviors:
- 3–5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, supporting U.S. and Canadian payroll.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage complex payroll processes, reconciliations, and deadlines.
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a similar payroll/HRIS platform.
- High level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across Payroll, Finance, HR, and other teams in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Benefits of working at Allucent include:
- Comprehensive benefits package per location
- Competitive salaries per location
- Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
- Flexible Working hours (within reason)
- Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities
- Participation in our Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
- Internal growth opportunities and career progression
- Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
Disclaimers:
*Our office-based work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing a minimum of 2-3 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.
“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”
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