Senior Specialist Regional Payroll

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Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: .The Japanese Payroll Specialist will ensure accurate and timely delivery of the APAC payroll services compliant with the organization and legal requirements; manage vendor relationships; respond to the payroll operations queries. The BMS HR Service Delivery Model is a Shared Service outsourced model, and this role will interface with business partners in HR Shared Services, Global Expatriate Services, Executive Compensation, Savings Plan & Benefits, Financial Shared Services General Accounting, as well as our outsourced providers.Key ResponsibilitiesImplement processes related to payroll delivery.Provide Tier 2 support to inquiries related to payroll.Serve as a subject matter expert for time and attendance.Facilitate and participate in governance process used for analysis and approval of payroll work requests and projects.Collaborate with Savings Plan & Benefits to understand the savings and benefits calculations and the impact on payroll calculation.Coordinate with Outsourced Service Provider regarding all policies, programs and processes related to payroll.Work with the BMS HR Service Delivery Team to ensure service provider is achieving SLA’s.Assess the delivery impact of any HR Management Policy changes, regulatory or compliance changes may have on the service provider and BMS Payroll operations.Aid in overseeing the implementation of payroll system solutions for U.S. based acquisitions.Evaluate the vendor solutions for time and attendance and recommend changes as contracts are due to expire.Interface with Total Rewards COE to identify and address any administrative needs related to global compensation and benefit programs. Leverage expertise to produce solutions that enable global consistency and standardization and facilitate exceptional performance.Develop practical implementation plans for HR Service delivery taking into account any local regulations and/ or needs.Proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in specialized area(s),Remaining up-to-date on current trends and best practicesInterface with payroll and benefits vendors, as needed, to ensure compliance with established proceduresAnalyze vendor SLAs and maintain a scorecard to communicate performance to global process leaders and regional delivery leadsQualifications, experience and competenciesOur ideal candidate would be a certified payroll professional with knowledge of, and experience using Workday HCM, fluent in Japanese & English with minimum of 5 years Payroll relevant business experience of Japan and/or other countries including experience with time and attendance. In addition, the following criteria apply:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; advanced degree a plusExperience working in a Shared Services environment and with a third party service provider.Comprehensive knowledge of Payroll, Payroll Tax, and Payroll Accounting and related end to end processes.Strong SAP Payroll technical expertise a plusExperience with time and attendance systems.The candidate must have ability to manage multiple tasks, be well organized, and have a proven track record of meeting or exceeding deadlines.Strong project management and leadership skills are very desirable.Strong, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills are vital.The successful candidate must be a self starter, highly motivated, and work with minimal supervision.Ability to analyze and diagnose situations and create innovative solutions to ensure organization effectiveness.Ability to see the “big picture”.Ability to influence the actions of others through collaborative working relationships.Desire to work in a fast paced, change oriented, complex environment.#LinkedIn-HybridIf you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.