Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for quality customer support in the preparation, input, review, and recording of our bi-weekly payrolls.

You will keep current with the payroll processing system, Workday, and changes in wage and tax laws, and monitor vendors for compliance. Preferably, you have experience with Canada payroll.

In this role, you will report to the North America Senior Payroll Manager.

This position requires being onsite at least 4 days per week at the IDEXX Global Campus in Westbrook, ME.

What You Can Expect In This Role:

• You will support the entire payroll process for your assigned area, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• You will audit, validate and reconcile data for accuracy to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• You will partner closely with HR and non-HR stakeholders and teams to ensure end-to-end process excellence.
• You will be the point of contact for employees regarding their payroll inquiries.
• You will resolve discrepancies and make corrections as needed.
• You will address and investigate questions and issues as they arise.
• You will be a mentor and will educate employees and others as needed.
• You will prepare and present reports as needed.
• You will support various internal and external audits.

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Typically, 5+ years' experience with (in-house) US Payroll.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Familiarity with Canada payroll is beneficial.
• High School degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience working with a range of systems such as Workday, ADP, CIC+/Experian, ServiceNow.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and MS Teams.
• High level of accuracy and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in fast-paced environment and adaptable to change.
• Skilled at multi-tasking and organization.
• An analytical thinker and strong communicator
• Good customer service skills, able to exchange information with wide variety of people
• Eager to learn and accept constructive feedback.
• High ethical standards and a positive attitude.

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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