RegeneronAssociate Manager - Payroll
Results-driven payroll professional with experience overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multi-state or multinational environments. Skilled in supervising payroll staff, resolving complex pay issues, implementing process improvements, and partnering with HR, Finance, Treasury and Accounting to support seamless payroll operations. Known for strong analytical abilities, a high attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline‑driven settings.
As an Associate Manager, a typical day may include:
Support the management of end‑to‑end payroll operations for the U.S. and Canada employee populations, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
Assist in monitoring payroll processes and internal controls to ensure full compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Develop, update, and maintain detailed documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes, system enhancements, and project initiatives.
Train staff on established procedures, system functionality, and process changes, ensuring consistency and knowledge retention across the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve day‑to‑day system issues, partnering with internal teams as needed to address employee payroll escalations.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Treasury, HR and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll funding, reconciliations, and efficient end‑to‑end processing.
Conduct testing for Oracle Time & Labor (OTL), Payroll, and other system enhancements or special projects.
Manage month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
Oversee payroll tax activities, including tax funding, reconciliations, review and analysis of tax notices, W‑2 and W‑2c processing, tax filings, and amendments.
Prepare accurate, timely payroll reports for executive leadership and maintain comprehensive records of payroll transactions.
Lead, mentor, and support payroll team members, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes knowledge sharing, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This role may be right for you if you have:
Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role supporting payroll teams.
Experience working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment with strict deadlines.
Proficiency with Oracle Payroll and Oracle Time & Labor (OTL) or similar enterprise payroll systems.
Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements for the U.S. and Canada.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
Experience with payroll audit processes, reconciliations, month‑end/quarter‑end close, and tax filings.
Ability to interpret system data, perform system testing, and assist in troubleshooting issues.
To be considered for this role, you must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, HR, or related field.
6-8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll; experience with U.S. and Canadian payroll strongly preferred.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.
Salary Range (annually)
$98,100.00 - $160,100.00