WHO WE ARE :
At Dendreon, we’re transforming the battle against cancer with personalized immunotherapy. Our flagship product, PROVENGE® (sipuleucel-T) , was the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, utilizing a patient’s own immune cells to fight the disease.
If you’re driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cancer patients’ lives, we invite you to join our team. With Immunotherapy Manufacturing Facilities in Seal Beach, CA, and Union City, GA, a talented team of scientific, clinical, regulatory, and corporate professionals based in Seal Beach, and a commercial organization operating across the United States, Dendreon continues to advance innovation in personalized cancer treatment.
CORE VALUES:
Put Patients First: Every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of those living with cancer.
Act with Integrity: We commit to transparency, honesty, and always doing what’s right.
Build Trust: Trust is earned through candid, open communication and a collaborative approach.
Raise the Bar: We embrace continuous improvement and innovation, always striving to elevate our people.
Drive Results: We are accountable to each other and deliver success together.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Payroll Clerk II performs intermediate-level payroll processing and administrative support activities to ensure accurate and timely payment of employee wages and compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role reviews payroll transactions, audits payroll data, resolves routine payroll discrepancies, maintains payroll records, and supports employees and managers with payroll-related inquiries.
NOTE: This role requires on-site presence at our Seal Beach, CA office.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing
Enter, review, and audit payroll data including hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, garnishments, leave of absence transactions, and timekeeping records.
Process payroll transactions in accordance with established payroll schedules and procedures.
Review payroll reports for accuracy and identify discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
Validate employee hours, overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and paid leave entries.
Assist with off-cycle payrolls, correction runs, and manual check requests.
Employee Support
Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, taxes, deductions, direct deposit, timekeeping, and payroll procedures.
Research and resolve routine payroll issues while maintaining confidentiality of employee information.
Provide guidance on payroll forms and required documentation.
Compliance and Recordkeeping
Maintain payroll records, files, and supporting documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Assist with wage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
Support preparation and distribution of payroll-related tax documents and year-end reporting activities.
Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements.
Reporting and Auditing
Generate standard payroll reports and reconcile payroll-related data.
Conduct routine audits of payroll transactions and employee records.
Assist with internal audits and payroll documentation requests.
Continuous Improvement
Identify payroll processing issues and recommend process improvements.
Participate in system testing, payroll projects, and process enhancement initiatives as assigned.
Cross-train with other payroll team members as needed to maintain operational continuity.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
Experience
Minimum 2-4 years of payroll, accounting, finance, HR administration, or related experience.
Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred.
Experience using ADP payroll and timekeeping systems…