PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life’s moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.
At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team , fostering a strong sense of belonging.
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The incumbent will adhere to the appropriate accounting for payroll and regulatory compliance with internal controls and procedures for all responsible countries within PTC Therapeutics.
The Sr. Payroll Specialist, will collaborate closely across functions, including but not limited to Finance, Accounting and Human Resources. The incumbent will ensure high level of accuracy and timeliness in payroll programs/systems. Ideally this individual will have an aptitude for numbers with a great attention to detail and very strong Excel skills. They must also maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive employee and proprietary information.
Job Description:
Responsibilities of the role include:
- Process payroll for multiple countries within EMEA/APAC, including review and approve colleagues payroll as backup to Sr. Payroll Manager
- Maintain all payroll records appropriately
- Support payroll journal entries with Accounting
- Process new hires, changes and terminations in an accurate and timely manner with payroll provider to ensure smooth data transfer
- Ensure a high level of customer service is provided on a broad range of employee services related issues (time and attendance, overtime, taxation, equity, etc)
- Uphold a strong internal controls environment, as required by Sarbanes Oxley, by maintaining effective controls and procedures
- Communicate and actively partner with HR, Legal, Finance and other senior management as needed on all payroll related matters
- Support Payroll manager when required on projects
- Ensure consistency in the delivery of global payroll to employees and maintain reliability in meeting deadlines, understanding employee and management needs, troubleshooting effectively to ensure optimal global payroll operations
- Recommend process/system enhancements to streamline the current payroll process to ensure efficient and timely payrolls
Requirements for the role include:
- 5 - 8 years related global payroll experience in a corporate or business setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of employment tax laws and regulations
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience with global HR & Payroll systems such as: Workday, ADP Streamline, PwC, etc
- Ability to handle highly confidential information with appropriate discretion and sensitivity
- Excellent interpersonal verbal, written, and presentation skills in communication with external and internal stakeholders at all levels
- Have a strong appreciation for driving data integrity, process improvement and high-quality service leveraging information and technology
- Highly analytical with Excellent Excel skills
- Strong customer service orientation for our internal partners and company’s employees
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members
- Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
- Special knowledge or skills and/or licenses or certificates preferred.
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Travel requirements
5%
EEO Statement:
PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
