Senior Payroll Specialist

Moderna is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Payroll Specialist to support a broad range of activities within the Payroll function. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of U.S. (multi-entity, multi-state) and Canadian (multi-entity) payroll operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on payroll experience, including U.S. (multi-entity, multi-state) and Canadian (multi-entity, multi-province) payrolls, with demonstrated technical expertise and strong regulatory knowledge.
• Proficiency in Workday Payroll for end-to-end processing and ADP SmartCompliance for wage and tax compliance across the U.S. and Canada.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general payroll reporting and reconciliation tools.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Proven ability to process and reconcile complex payrolls accurately and on time.
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and Canadian provincial payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employees and compensation data with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Best-in-class healthcare coverage
• Voluntary benefit programs to support unique needs
• Family planning benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Savings and investment opportunities
• Location-specific perks and extras