Payroll DPS Sr Manager

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a PayrollSeniorManager located in Bogota Colombia.

The PayrollSeniorManageris accountable for the endtoend deliveryand governance ofpayroll services for a defined group ofcountries across multiple regions.Thisrole provides senior leadership across regional payroll teams andvendorsthat support payroll administration ensuring consistent service delivery strong compliance risk management and excellent employee experience.This position acts as a strategic partner to the global process owner and senior stakeholders enabling payroll standardization and transformationandserving asseniorescalation point for complex operational regulatory or stakeholder issuesfor assigned regions.

The PayrollSenior Manageris responsible for:

Payroll Operations & Service Delivery

• Own the endtoend payroll delivery model across multiple regions ensuringtimelyaccurate and compliant payroll processing.

• Establish andmonitorregional payroll performance against service levels quality metrics and risk indicators.

• Serve asseniorescalation point for complex payroll issues material risks and service breakdowns from senior stakeholders drivingtimelyresolution while ensuring alignment between business HR Finance and operations teams.

Payroll Governance Controls & Compliance

• Lead the design implementation and execution of payroll internal controlsin accordance withglobal and country-specific policies.

• Provide oversight of thirdparty payroll providers across regions ensuring performance compliance and contractual adherence.

• Ensure full compliance with statutory regulatory and company requirements including tax garnishments benefits and retirement-related deductions.

• Ensure consistent application of payroll governance controls and compliance standards across regions.

• Oversee internal payroll audits and coordinate support for external audits including regulatory financial (e.g. PwC) workers compensation pension and government audits.

• Ensure payroll documentation records and audit trails (electronic and physical) are complete current andaudit-ready.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as a trusted partner to local regional and global stakeholders aligning expectations managing risks and resolving conflicts to meet businessobjectives.

• Build andmaintaineffective relationships with local and international thirdparty payroll service providers ensuring contractual compliance and continuous service improvement.

• Represent the payroll function in local regional and global forums (e.g. Presidents Council Campus Council One HR Finance Council Talent Forums).

• Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned by Regional and Global Payroll Leadership.

Transformation Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Leadcomplexpayroll-relatedtransformationprojects including implementations transitions system upgrades enhancements testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Partner with project technology HR and finance teams to support system changes and ensureaccuratedata integrationand payroll accounting entries into the general ledger.

• Drive operational excellence byidentifyingrisks opportunities and inefficiencies translating insights into actionable improvements and sustainable solutions.

People Leadership & Talent Management

• Lead and manage a matrixed payroll organization including managers supervisors and individual contributors.

• Ownhiringperformance management coaching career development succession planning and resource allocation acrossassignedteam.

• Foster a highperforming inclusive culture grounded in accountability continuous learning and strong customer focus.

• Promote engagement inclusion and high performance through clear goals regular feedback and development-oriented leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of10years of prior experiencein PayrollHR and/or Financeoperations.

• A minimum of5years in aManagement/People Leadershiprole is.

• Demonstrated success in leading complex matrixed payroll organizations at scale.

• Experience in managing external vendors is

• Strongexpertisein payroll governance controls compliance and audit frameworks.

• Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders and navigate ambiguity.

• Effective partnership and relationship-building skillsoperatingas a global leader with understanding & appreciation ofdifferent cultures with the ability to influence others and driveoutcomes.

• Strong analytical decisionmaking and problemsolving capabilities.

• Excellent English language written and verbal communication abilities with strong presentation and facilitation skills and can speak to a diverse set of audiences

• Experience in knowledge management systems andproficiencywith compliance requirements (e.g.SOX business controls etc.) are preferred

• Certification in the following areasarepreferred: Payroll Project ManagementAnalyticsLean Six Sigma/Design Thinking.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may be required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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