Senior Analyst - Payroll

Senior Analyst
- Payroll

Operates as subject matter expert by providing technical and analytical support to the Payroll function for Novo Nordisk Inc. and other Novo Nordisk affiliates. Supports payroll preparation/processing and related responsibilities such as tax reporting, benefits-records administration, or payroll systems maintenance for NNI and related companies we service including full payroll services for NNRC, NNRCI, Novo Ventures and NNUSBPI to ensure they are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state and local regulations.

Processes time records, compiles payroll metrics, calculates deductions such as Social Security, withholding taxes, and 401(k) contributions, and disburses payrolls. Analyzes audits, reconciles and resolves complex payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth, timely payroll processing.

Reports to the Senior Manager, Payroll and is accountable for interacting with all levels of internal and external customers on a regular basis. Internally provides support to other payroll team members. External relationships include various vendors for Payroll, Mobility, and Benefits.

Influences Key Stakeholders:
Builds and maintains trusting, collaborative relationships and alliances with others inside and outside the organization which help accomplish key business objectives Provides partnership, oversight and direction to business leaders regarding payroll policies, programs and initiatives Payroll Operations:
Develop and drive to completion plans for special projects, Issues Logs and ongoing requirements & support the execution
- Year/Quarter-end, Annual Enrollment, etc. Manages one or more of the following:
Mobility and international processes, disability processing, complex payroll calculations, urgent off cycle payment requests, vendor file feeds, 3

PSP tracking, QE/YE processing. Processes/Pays for all employees of Novo Nordisk Inc. and its affiliates including Executive Team members, Vice Presidents, and international assignments. Ensure timely processing of final payments for separated employees and severance payments as per agreements. Ensure preparation and processing of biweekly and special/off cycle payrolls using ADP Global View and ADP Workforce Manager, integrations from Employee Central, and ADP Global View GL/JE.

Manages calculations of all the biweekly adjustments to payroll Voluntary and Non-Voluntary such as
- Core benefit deductions, 401K, Met Life, Long Term Care, RSUs, etc., and prepares, verifies and reconciles associated reports. Ensure timely and accurate submission of required reporting (i.e. incident reporting, metrics, payroll summary, etc.) Identify payroll vulnerabilities and opportunities for improvement. Responsible for continuous process improvement identified through root-cause analyses engaging other support teams as needed Ensures payroll compliance with Company Policies, Federal, State, Local, International regulations, and Sarbox Responsible for creating and maintaining payroll guidelines and written instructions for payroll policies and procedures Support the year-end payroll process with various internal relationships and external vendors such as Ernst and Young (E&Y), Altair Relocation, Limeade, AYCO, and Achievers (WTG), etc.

to solicit taxable wage data not captured in the regular payroll process and prepare W-2 's and W-3 Year-End reconciliation for all employees in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including all International employees such as
- Expatriates, Foreign Nationals, etc. and submits to appropriate government agencies Oversee the maintenance of payroll files and records as well as filing payroll records in personnel files (Legal Record Retention), coordination with Iron Mountain for electronic employee files Addresses all complex tax issues and responds to Federal, State and Local Tax Inquiries as needed, creates ADP Cases and advises Payroll Director or Manager of any issue requiring further escalation Understands HR Laws and Programs:
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the laws and policies that affect HR and payroll processes, programs and/or strategies

Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required. This position is virtual and can be located anywhere in the US.

Qualifications A Bachelors Degree required in accounting, business, or a related field; solid, relevant experience and/or certification in Payroll may be substituted for degree, when appropriate; advanced degree a plus Requires a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in Payroll Advanced proficiency in Excel required Payroll Org Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Payroll Org Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) strongly preferred.

Advanced expertise in multi-state payroll processing, including interpretation and application of state-specific tax laws and regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance and minimize risk. Working knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),…