Bristol Myers Squibb · 3 days ago
Payroll Specialist
Devens, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$64K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years expBristol Myers Squibb is a company that transforms the lives of patients through meaningful work. The Payroll Specialist role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll services while managing vendor relationships and responding to payroll operations queries.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Comprehensive knowledge of Payroll and related end to end processes
Understanding of Payroll Tax as it relates to payroll processing
Provide Tier 2 (detailed) support to inquiries related to payroll
Analyze data to perform master data entries into the payroll system
Communicate effectively with the payroll provider to complete payroll activities and resolve situations timely
Coordinate with payroll provider regarding all policies, programs and processes related to payroll
Collaborate with Savings Plan & Benefits team to understand the savings and benefits calculations and the impact in payroll to ensure compliance with established procedures
Interface with other People Services departments to proactively identify efficiencies to improve payroll processes
Understanding of Compliance Regulations and Labor Standards
Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and best practices
Experience processing payroll for population of 10,000 minimum in multi-state work environment
Minimum of 3 years payroll relevant business experience including experience with payroll and time and attendance systems
Experience working in a Shared Services environment and with a third-party service provider
Experience with ADP systems, including SAP GlobalView and with automated time and attendance systems preferably Kronos and Workday Time
Experience in Excel, specifically with v-look up and pivot table
UKG/Kronos time exp is a plus
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
Qualification
Required
Comprehensive knowledge of Payroll and related end to end processes
Understanding of Payroll Tax as it relates to payroll processing
Provide Tier 2 (detailed) support to inquiries related to payroll
Analyze data to perform master data entries into the payroll system
Communicate effectively with the payroll provider to complete payroll activities and resolve situations timely
Coordinate with payroll provider regarding all policies, programs and processes related to payroll
Collaborate with Savings Plan & Benefits team to understand the savings and benefits calculations and the impact in payroll to ensure compliance with established procedures
Interface with other People Services departments to proactively identify efficiencies to improve payroll processes
Understanding of Compliance Regulations and Labor Standards
Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s), remaining up to date on current trends and best practices
Experience processing payroll for population of 10,000 minimum in multi-state work environment
Minimum of 3 years payroll relevant business experience including experience with payroll and time and attendance systems
Experience working in a Shared Services environment and with a third-party service provider
Experience with ADP systems, including SAP GlobalView and with automated time and attendance systems preferably Kronos and Workday Time
Experience in Excel, specifically with v-look up and pivot table
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines
Preferred
UKG/Kronos time exp is a plus
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is a plus
Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
Knowledge and experience using Workday Human Capital Management (HCM)
Knowledge and experience using ServiceNow Case Management
Benefits
Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
Financial Well-being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
Paid Time Off
US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
Up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
Company
Bristol Myers Squibb
At Bristol Myers Squibb, we work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (247)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$29.32BKey Investors
Venrock
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $5.74B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $13B
2023-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
Leadership Team
Charles Bancroft
CFO
Cristian Massacesi
Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Development
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