Senior Manager, Global Payroll Process

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Payroll and Time & Attendance processes, vendor governance, and risk management activities to help ensure the quality and integrity of data across the enterprise.
• Managing the payroll project portfolio which incorporates a strategic mix of payroll-related projects.
• Defining the payroll project portfolio vision, objectives, and success criteria.
• Establishing and maintaining a governance framework (prioritization, stage gates, and decision rights).
• Aligning the portfolio with broader HR/Finance strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating proposals using ROI, risk, complexity, regulatory impact, and strategic fit.
• Monitoring progress across the portfolio to ensure on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery.
• Identifying and managing portfolio-level risks, including regulatory changes affecting payroll.
• Supporting audits and ensuring audit trails across payroll projects.
• Developing change management strategies for payroll transformations.
• Communicating portfolio status, risks, and benefits to executives, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Overseeing vendor selection, contract management, SLAs, and performance reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in Finance, Payroll, and/or Compliance with a focus on governance, data quality, and process.
• Proven experience in leading major projects and global teams.
• Strong understanding of Payroll and Time and Attendance risk control frameworks is required.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with interaction with senior executives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex financial issues.
• Broad industry knowledge within Med Tech and Innovative Medicine sectors.
• Experience managing global teams effectively, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Experience working with senior leaders and interacting with cross-functional teams across multiple levels of an organization is required.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills. The ability to understand target audiences and translate complex concepts into clear and concise messages is required.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments by being flexible, collaborative, and deadline driven is required.

Demonstrates expertise in Payroll and Time & Attendance processes, governance frameworks, and risk management, ensuring data quality and compliance within the Med Tech and Innovative Medicine sectors. Proven ability to lead global teams and manage complex payroll projects while effectively communicating with senior executives.