Sr. Payroll Analyst

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Legend Biotech is seeking a<strong> Sr. Payroll Analyst</strong> as part of the <strong>HR Operations</strong> team based in <strong>Bridgewater, NJ.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely administration and processing of the U.S. biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in Workday. This role manages day-to-day payroll activities, including pay-</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">roll processing, time and absence administration, payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and issue resolution.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Senior Payroll Analyst partners closely with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, Legal, and managers to ensure employee data, time, pay, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related transactions are accurate and compliant. The role also </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">supports SOX controls and continuous improvement of payroll processes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Process U.S. biweekly payroll and related off-cycle payments, including bonuses, RSU vesting, equity, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll transactions.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review and process employee changes including hires, rehires, terminations, compensation changes, and leaves of absence.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Run payroll calculations, review results, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage payroll-related Time and Absence activities in Workday, including timecard exceptions, missing punches, overtime, shift differentials, and leave impacts.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with managers, HRBPs, and Benefits to resolve issues that may impact payroll.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage the payroll inbox and resolve employee and HR inquiries within established service levels.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate employee data.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare payroll, accounting, benefits, and headcount reports.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Execute and maintain SOX controls and supporting documentation for each payroll cycle.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-se