Payroll Contractor

Our client, a growing commercial-stage pharmaceutical company, is seeking an experienced Payroll Contractor to support day-to-day payroll operations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and should bring hands-on Workday payroll experience, along with experience managing more complex payroll activities including equity transactions, commissions, and wage garnishments. This is a contract opportunity requiring an onsite presence 2–3 days per week. Responsibilities:

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing using Workday*
• Process and administer equity-related payroll transactions*
• Process commission and other variable compensation payments, including payments for commercial employees*
• Manage wage garnishments, including setup, processing, reconciliation, and ongoing maintenance*
• Work with OSV in support of payroll processing and related activities*
• Review payroll data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues prior to payroll completion*
• Research and respond to employee payroll questions and resolve payroll-related issues*
• Partner with HR, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll information and timely processing*
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and other payroll-related activities as needed*
• Maintain appropriate payroll documentation and support internal controls and compliance requirements*
• Ensure payroll activities are completed in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations

Qualifications:

• Hands-on Workday payroll experience required*
• 3–5 years of Workday experience strongly preferred*
• Candidates with a minimum of 1 year of hands-on Workday payroll experience may be considered*
• Experience working with OSV*
• Experience processing equity-related payroll transactions*
• Hands-on experience managing wage garnishments*
• Experience processing commission and variable compensation payments*
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other life sciences industry experience is a plus*
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, controls, and best practices*
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately with sensitive and confidential information*
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills*
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical payroll deadlines*
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, and other functions