Payroll Lead
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Job Description
Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets led by VYVGART our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.
We are building a new kind of biotech company one that maintains its roots as a science-based start-up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company our partnerships our science and our people because when we do we deliver more for patients.
About argenx
At argenx we do things differently. We are a global immunology biotech company driven by science collaboration and a deep commitment to patients. Our culture empowers individuals to lead with expertise not hierarchy. As we grow we continue to redefine how biotech companies operatethrough innovation partnership and purpose.
Role Overview
The Global Payroll Lead (GPL) is a key leader within the Finance team accountable for payroll strategy and execution across all regions where argenx operates (EMEA US LATAM APAC). The GPL ensures payroll is delivered with accuracy compliance and timeliness while driving global harmonization process optimization and automation. Acting as the primary point of expertise and escalation for payroll matters this role partners closely with HR Finance IT Legal and external providers to ensure payroll not only meets compliance standards but also supports business growth and enhances the employee experience.
Roles and Responsibilities (non-exhaustive)
Payroll Strategy & Operations
- Accountable for accurate timely and compliant payroll delivery across all geographies.
- Oversees global payroll processing approvals reconciliations and year-end activities.
- Ensures alignment with tax labor law and social security requirements in each country.
- Provides operational input into global people processes compensation cycles and employee lifecycle changes (e.g. onboarding terminations mobility).
Risk & Compliance Management
- Ensures global payroll operations comply with SOX and other internal control frameworks.
- Partners with Internal Audit and Finance to ensure readiness for audits and inspections.
- Identifies payroll risks ensures these are reflected in risk registers and drives mitigations.
- Provides timely escalation and resolution of payroll issues impacting employees or compliance.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Drives global payroll harmonization standardization and scalability.
- Leads payroll technology initiatives (system upgrades integrations automation).
- Ensures consistency of processes across vendors and regions while maintaining local compliance.
- Promotes continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and best practices across regions.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Manages outsourced payroll vendors ensuring service delivery against SLAs and KPIs.
- Oversees vendor selection contracting and governance in partnership with Procurement and Finance.
- Acts as primary point of escalation for vendor performance issues.
- Ensures strong alignment with HR Finance Legal and IT stakeholders to deliver an integrated approach.
Leadership & Team Development
- Leads develops and coaches a small global payroll team.
- Provides onboarding goal setting continuous feedback and mentoring.
- Energizes and empowers team members fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Acts as a role model for the argenx cultural pillars: humility co-creation innovation and empowerment.
Skills and Competencies
- Proven global payroll leadership experience in a complex multi-country environment.
- Strong understanding of payroll compliance regulations and best practices across regions.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate operational challenges into sustainable solutions.
- Strong interpersonal stakeholder management and vendor management skills.
- Proactive problem solver with demonstrated ability to manage risks and resolve issues.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complexity prioritize and maintain both a helicopter view and attention to detail.
- Strong people management and leadership skills; able to coach inspire and develop others.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; culturally sensitive and effective in global teams.
- Strong literacy in English (additional languages are an advantage).
Education Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in HR Finance Business or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll leadership experience in a global setting.
- Strong track record in managing outsourced payroll vendors and overseeing complex payroll operations.
- Experience with global payroll systems (e.g. ADP SAP Workday).
- Audit and compliance experience
- Industry experience in biotech pharmaceuticals or life sciences is a plus.
What We Offer
- A dynamic purpose-driven environment with global impact.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- A culture of collaboration innovation and empowerment.
At argenx all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
