Senior Global Payroll Specialist

Global Payroll Specialist

Moderna is seeking a strong team contributor to support a wide range of activities within the global payroll function. This role will support all aspects of our multi-entity, multi-state U.S. payroll and equity activity, as well as support our international processing cycles. A successful candidate will have Workday payroll experience, strong attention to detail, ability to responsibly manage confidential information, and maintain strong adherence to compliance and data integrity requirements.

Reporting to the Director, Global Payroll, you will be responsible for supporting full cycle payroll processing for our U.S., as well as our international population.

Here's what you'll do :

• Support bi-weekly on-cycle and daily off-cycle payroll processing in the U.S. as well as monthly O.U.S. cycles.
• Demonstrate expertise with ADP SmartCompliance for U.S. and Canada wage and tax compliance and administration.
• Partner with our Global Compensation vendor on ex-pat shadow payroll info requests.
• Partner with Global Mobility team on payroll-impacting events.
• Coordinate with finance, tax, and legal documentation requests.
• Monitor payroll inbox and assist with employee payroll inquiries and timesheets.
• Coordinate with outsourced processing teams and vendors.
• Assist with ad-hoc interdepartmental payroll related reporting.
• Assist with state agency correspondence and compliance with documentation requests.
• Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll closing activities.
• Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests, as well as year-end tax documentation prep.
• Support ongoing process improvement projects internally as well as among cross functional teams.
• Ongoing additional duties as needed role will continue to evolve.

Here's what you'll need (basic qualifications) :

Here's what you'll bring to the table (preferred qualifications) :

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work. That's why our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support youat work, at home, and everywhere in between.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.

Our working model

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70 / 30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment.

Equal opportunities

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!

Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and / or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com.