HR Associate III (Payroll & Benefits)

The posting, as LOTTE BIOLOGICS USA, LLC wrote it

We are LOTTE BIOLOGICS ! Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World .

A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being Inspired by Science , Embracing Diversity , Fostering Talent , and Connecting Lives . Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.

Position Summary

The HR Associate III (Payroll & Benefits) supports the administration of payroll and employee benefits programs by processing payroll transactions, maintaining employee records, responding to employee inquiries, and assisting with day-to-day benefits administration. Working within established procedures and guidelines, this role helps ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits activities while maintaining data integrity, confidentiality, and a high level of customer service.

The HR Associate III collaborates with employees, managers, vendors, Finance, and Human Resources team members to support payroll and benefits operations, resolve routine issues, and contribute to an efficient and positive employee experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Payroll Administration (Primary Responsibility)

• Process the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution for all employee groups.
• Administer payroll-related employee transactions, including hires, terminations, pay changes, transfers, promotions, and leave-related payroll adjustments, in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform payroll audits, reconciliations, balancing activities, and payroll controls.
• Review and administer timekeeping records, identify discrepancies, and escalate or assist in resolving payroll errors, as appropriate.
• Follow established payroll procedures and support compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, wage and hour laws, and company policies.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain payroll reports, support year-end activities, and assist with audit documentation.
• Maintain payroll records, procedures, and documentation in accordance with established guidelines.
• Coordinate with Finance, HR and other stakeholders to support payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Provide input on payroll process improvements and assist with implementation of approved changes.

Benefits Administration Support (Secondary Responsibility)

• Administer routine benefits activities, including enrollments, qualifying life event changes, eligibility updates, and terminations, in accordance with established procedures.
• Respond to routine employee benefits questions and provide day-to-day support regarding benefit programs, enrollment processes, and eligibility requirements.
• Coordinate benefit deductions and conduct regular payroll-to-benefit reconciliation reviews.
• Support open enrollment administration, em

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turing, laboratory, warehouse, and other facility areas to support employee services and HR programs.

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and carrying materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and transport files, office supplies, presentation materials, or event-related items weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to attend meetings, employee events, orientations, and training sessions, which may require extended periods of standing.

Work Environment

• Primarily performed in a professional office environment.
• Regular interaction with employees and business partners across corporate, manufacturing, laboratory, quality, and operational functions.
• May require periodic access to manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse, and other operational areas, including cGMP-regulated environments, while adhering to company safety procedures, gowning requirements, and applicable policies.
• Fast-paced environment requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, confidential matters, and changing business needs.
• Exposure to varying noise levels and environmental conditions when visiting operational areas.
• Occasional support of employee engagement activities, training programs, audits, inspections, onboarding events, and other HR initiatives outside of standard business hours.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Target Bonus

5%

Work Location

East Syracuse, NY
New York Pay Range
$25.48 — $36.89 USD

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.

We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities! If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!