Sr. Payroll Analyst

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and one day curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater New Jersey we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies including autologous allogeneic and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) T-cell receptor (TCR-T) natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites we are committed to discovering and developing safe effective and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst as part of the HR Operations team based in Bridgewater NJ.

Role Overview

The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely administration and processing of the U.S. biweeklypayroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in Workday. This role manages day-to-day payroll activities including pay-

roll processing time and absence administration payroll reconciliations reporting audits and issue resolution.

The Senior Payroll Analyst partners closely with HR Benefits Compensation Finance Legal and managers to ensure employee data time pay deductions taxes and other payroll-related transactions are accurate and compliant. The role also

supports SOX controls and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process U.S. biweekly payroll and related off-cycle payments including bonuses RSU vesting equity benefits deductions garnishments and other payroll transactions.

• Review and process employee changes including hires rehires terminations compensation changes and leaves of absence.

• Run payroll calculations review results investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.

• Manage payroll-related Time and Absence activities in Workday including timecard exceptions missing punches overtime shift differentials and leave impacts.

• Partner with managers HRBPs and Benefits to resolve issues that may impact payroll.
• Manage the payroll inbox and resolve employee and HR inquiries within established service levels.

• Partner with HR Benefits Compensation Finance and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate employee data.

• Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll accounting benefits and headcount reports.

• Execute and maintain SOX controls and supporting documentation for each payroll cycle.

• Support internal and external payroll audits and provide required documentation.

• Support federal state and local payroll tax requirements including multistate taxation and tax notices.

• Support year-end activities including W-2 preparation review and distribution.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree is required.
• 35 years of U.S. payroll experience preferably in a complex or global organization.
• 35 years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience including Workday Time and Absence.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing reconciliations taxes deductions and compliance.
• Experience with SOX controls and payroll audits.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently manage deadlines identify issues and recommend process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll practices including federal state and local tax requirements.
• Hands-on Workday Payroll Time and Absence experience; RSU/equity payroll experience preferred.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and work independently.
• Strong judgment initiative and commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Language(s): English

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Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair transparent and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Legend Biotech to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions and lactation) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status disability genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws or ordinances.

Employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause or notice by the employee or the company.