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Under the guidance of the US Capability Center located in Tampa, FL USA the HR/Payroll Specialist is a member of the Human Resources organization.

This role will primarily focus on HR generalist responsibilities, encompassing various aspects of human resources, while also managing the monthly Retiree payroll process. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Puerto Rico labor laws and regulations, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

The HR/Payroll Specialist shall be seen as credible and trusted operational support for the Americas employees, delivering results with integrity, sharing information appropriately, and building trustworthy relationships.

Main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

HR Generalist (75%)

Act as a key liaison pulling through activities between the local market and the Capability Center located in Tampa. Provide local insights into market practices from a cultural and legislation perspective and play a key role in highlighting legislation changes impacting activities executed by the Capability Center.

Drive continuous improvement of processes and identify where there are opportunities to eliminate activities which are no longer required or do not add value.

Raise issues and opportunities for improvement liaising with the accountable parties.

Have an excellent understanding of Puerto Rico market-specific employment legislation to provide context and offer advice on how this applies to various situations for our workforce and processes. Ensure accurate policy representation in interconnected systems/processes and directly contribute to develop end-to-end processes which support HR operations.

Provide support ensuring appropriate execution and processing of HR documents required by local legislation in Puerto Rico, with efficient and seamless coordination with the Capability Center for consistent management and processing.

Coordinate and provide data for external and internal audits.

Embed and continuously enforce the HR operating model, ensuring clarity of how, when and where the HR activities will be managed, ensuring a ”oneHR” approach.

Execute any other reasonable HR administration tasks required to support the HR team.

Payroll Processing Specialist (25%)

Manage the monthly Retiree payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.

Support manager and employee onboarding for the Kronos system, ensuring proper understanding of roles and responsibilities for accurate time tracking.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and tax-related matters via the ServiceNow case management system

Coordinate with Outsourced Service Provider regarding all policies, programs and processes related to payroll.

Calculate and process payroll adjustments, such as bonuses, commissions, and overtime.

Ensure compliance with payroll laws and regulations, including tax withholdings and reporting requirements.

Collaborate with internal teams to reconcile payroll data and resolve any discrepancies.

Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and implement necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.

Required Experience & Skills:

Degree from an accredited university/college specialized in HR, recognized HR Certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 2 years of human resources operational experience at generalist level with exposure to and understanding of payroll processes and programs.

General knowledge and understanding of HR policies and processes and Puerto Rico labor laws and regulations.

Strong administration and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Professional maturity to build strong business relationships and constructively challenge business processes and behaviors.

Ability to complete and deliver tasks in a timely and comprehensive manner.

Customer and service orientated attitude.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present written or verbally in English and Spanish, complex information in a clear and structured way to various stakeholders, such as employees, HR partners, management groups, business leaders.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with automated time and attendance systems, preferably Kronos

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ (https://careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility) eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

BMS cares about your well-being and the well-being of our staff, customers, patients, and communities. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that all employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and keep up to date with Covid-19 boosters.

BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

Any data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.

Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1580978

Updated: 2024-05-16 01:57:24.418 UTC

Location: Manati-PR

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.