Specialist / Senior Specialist, Payroll

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Who We Are

We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation. Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs.

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq : UTHR ) seeks to travel down the corridors of indifference to develop treatments for rare, deadly diseases. We were founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for their daughter's pulmonary arterial hypertension ( PAH ). Today, we have six FDA-approved therapies that treat PAH, pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease ( PH-ILD ) and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Our near-term pipeline seeks to develop additional therapies for PAH and pulmonary fibrosis ( PF ).

The cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases like PAH, PH-ILD, PF, and many others is an organ transplant, but only a small percentage of donated organs are available to address the vast need. For this reason, we are working to create manufactured organs to address the shortage of kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers available for transplant. We believe an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs will eliminate the transplant waiting list and cure end-stage organ diseases for which transplant is not currently an option.

Who You Are

We are seeking a Specialist or Senior Specialist, Payroll that will be responsible for analyzing data exports from Workday and verifying the accuracy and completion of the information. This individual also manually enters submitted time from UT's time system and processes bi-weekly payroll for the U.S. and international employees. The Specialist, Payroll troubleshoots with the payroll system and / or HRIS manager to correct information when needed, and detects data errors.

Review and verify all changes imported into the payroll system from Workday are accurate and complete

Ensure time sheets are processed and approved by employees and managers timely and follow up as necessary

Monitor the payroll mailbox daily and respond to inquiries / requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours)

Research and resolve all payroll-related issues, timely and accurately

Setup new garnishments and support orders

Ensure payroll records are maintained and organized

Calculate and reconcile all retroactive and proactive amounts

Review Payroll Vendor's Connector for errors on interface days

Run data reports for key stakeholders, as requested

All other duties as required

For this role you will need

Minimum Requirements for the Payroll Specialist

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

3+ years of experience in full-cycle processing of Payroll for at least 500+ employees

Experience with Workday and Web-based ADP / Dayforce

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Outlook, and Excel

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills

Flexible and adaptable

Demonstrates organizational skills and effective time-management

Ability to work both independently and as a team player

Copes well in stressful environments

Capable of successfully handling various and sundry tasks

Preferred Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist

Associate Degree

American Payroll Association's Fundamentals of Payroll Certification (FPC)

Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization

Experience in reporting on and presenting information

Minimum Requirements for the Senior Specialist

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

5+ years of experience in full cycle processing of Payroll for at least 500 + employees

Knowledge of how to create journal entries

Experience with Workday, SAP, and Web-based ADP or Dayforce

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word and Excel

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Effectively communicates across all levels of the organization

Analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills

Experience in reporting on and presenting information

Flexible and adaptable

Demonstrates organizational skills and effective time-management

Ability to work both independently and as a team player

Copes well in stressful environments

Capable of successfully handling various and sundry tasks

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Specialist

Associate Degree

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)-APA

Job Location

This hybrid role is located in Silver Spring, MD and requires reporting to the office at least three days a week. In office requirements could increase based on business needs.

The salary for the Specialist, Payroll ranges from $62,500 to $74,000 per year. The salary for the Senior Specialist, Payroll ranges from $63,000 to $90,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for the Company's short-term and long-term incentive programs.

At United Therapeutics, our mission and vision are one. We use our enthusiasm, creativity, and persistence to innovate for the unmet medical needs of our patients and to benefit our other stakeholders. We are bold and unconventional. We have fun, we do good.

Eligible employees may participate in the Company's comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success.

We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.