Sr. Payroll Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Sr. Payroll Specialist Full-Time Alachua, FL, US Salary: $90,000.00 Annually Location: Alachua, FL, West Lafayette, IN, Eden Prairie, MN or Remote Bonus: Up to $10,000 Evergen is a global industry-leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) in regenerative medicine. As the only regenerative medicine company that offers a differentiated portfolio of allograft and xenograft biomaterials at scale, Evergen is headquartered in Alachua, FL, and has manufacturing facilities in West Lafayette, IN; Eden Prairie and Glencoe, MN; Neunkirchen, Germany; Glasgow, UK; and Marton, New Zealand. We are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified in 2026, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience and workplace culture. Evergen currently has full-time career opportunities available across multiple locations. Paid Time Off (PTO) 401(k) with up to a 6% company match Holiday pay Medical, dental, and vision insurance Short-term and long-term disability coverage The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees, leaders, and business partners by providing payroll expertise, resolving complex issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach to deliver exceptional payroll operations and customer service. Key Responsibilities - Processes multi-state payrolls timely and accurately by coordinating with HR to ensure accurate processing and maintenance of data while maintaining a high level of confidentiality Processes and maintains payroll records including but not limited to new hire information, payroll changes, fringe benefit disbursements in accordance with company policy, regulatory requirements, and governmental requirements Provides high level of customer service to all levels of the organization by troubleshooting and escalating payroll and timekeeping issues Enrolls all newly hired hourly employees in the timekeeping system and trains timecard approvers in reviewing and approving timecards within payroll deadlines Prepares, reviews and analyzes reports to maintain documentation of payroll activities and conducts appropriate audits to ensure data integrity Oversees system entries and general ledger activity related to payroll functions Identifies and implements system and process improvements and documents workflow and work procedures Advises Finance leadership on complex payroll issues Provides guidance to employees regarding state and federal tax issues and calculations May mentor and train other team members Other duties as assigned Requirements: Education - Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline Experience 6+ years of experience in payroll and timekeeping or accounting and finance Required Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication Microsoft Office Suite, Intermediate Excel ADP Payroll software Problem solving and lean methodologies Confidentiality Physical Requirement Move or lift objects up to 25 pounds. frequent (>75%) stationary position (standing or sitting) while utilizing digital. displays Frequent (>75%) fine manipulation using hands and fingers (typing, opening, Onsite: Office environment with assigned workstation Remote positions only: Home office environment with minimum distractions More about Evergen: Evergen provides customers across a diverse set of market segments with leading-edge expertise, scale, and flexibility across end-to-end services including design, development, regulatory support, verification and validation, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Evergen is rooted in a steadfast commitment to quality, integrity, and patient safety with a focus on five key values: Accountable: We own our actions and decisions. Agile: We embrace change to stay ahead of the curve and evolve to drive innovation and growth. Growth Mindset: We embrace challenges as opportunities for continuous learning. Customer-Centric: We prioritize customers at every touch point. Inclusive: We thrive on the richness of our diversity and ensure every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. At Evergen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where we embrace the richness of our diversity and ensure that every voice is heard, respected, and celebrated. We believe that by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity, we not only uphold our values but also strengthen our position as the CDMO of Choice in regenerative medicine solutions. We recognize that cultivating a growth mindset is essential to our success, and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improvement in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Through accountability and action, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute their unique perspectives to drive our collective success. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evergen