Sr Analyst, Payroll

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This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. As a Sr. Analyst, Payroll , you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple Baxter manufacturing sites in Puerto Rico. You will maintain payroll and timekeeping systems, support compliance requirements, perform payroll analyses, and partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, and plant leadership to deliver exceptional employee support and operational excellence. Your Team Baxter's Human Resources and Payroll teams play a critical role in delivering a seamless employee experience while ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. As part of the team, you will collaborate with HR, Finance, Operations, and other key stakeholders to support payroll activities, labor reporting, budgeting processes, and employee inquiries across multiple manufacturing facilities. What You'll Be Doing Maintain payroll and timekeeping systems (Workday and Kronos) with accurate employee information, schedules, and related data. Review, validate, and process employee timecard transactions, including punch corrections, exceptions, and payroll adjustments. Process payroll adjustments for absences, paid time off, compensation changes, and other payroll-related transactions. Authorize and process overtime transactions in accordance with established guidelines and supervisor approvals. Execute weekly payroll closing activities and ensure timely payroll transmission for employee payment processing. Process salary adjustments and on-demand employee compensation changes accurately and within required timelines. Prepare and analyze payroll reports, including absenteeism, overtime, meal periods, labor projections, and other management reports. Support month-end close activities, including payroll journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations. Conduct payroll deduction audits and ensure payroll data accuracy and compliance. Analyze the financial impact of compensation programs, restructuring initiatives, benefits, incentives, and other workforce-related programs. Monitor HR and administrative budgets, track expenditures, and provide reporting to support financial planning activities. Process and submit invoices accurately and according to established timelines. Partner with managers and employees to resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues while ensuring compliance with company policies. Support HR projects, initiatives, and special programs as needed. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and maintain strong internal controls. Support Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives by identifying workplace hazards, participating in inspections, and following applicable procedures. Maintain confidentiality of employee information and adhere to all data privacy requirements. What You'll Brin g Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in Payroll, Accounting, or a related function. Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems such as Workday, Kronos, or similar platforms. Knowledge of payroll regulations, accounting principles, and internal control requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Experience preparing payroll reports, reconciliations, and financial analyses. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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