Job Function: Finance
Job Sub Function: Payroll
Job Category:Professional
All Job Posting Locations:New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a
Payroll DS Senior Analyst, located in
NJ New Brunswick The
Payroll DS Senior Analyst is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compliant payroll by being a subject matter expert (SME) to assigned complex payroll processes for designated countries/regions, ensuring adherence to global standards, statutory requirements, internal controls, and service-level commitments. The Senior Analyst will drive continuous improvement, mentor analysts, support audit and system enhancements, and partner with crossfunctional teams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and payroll experience. The Senior Analyst will work closely with the Payroll Senior Team Lead in planning and managing operational and project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Administration - Process and validate complex payroll transactions, reports, and requests for assigned countries/regions, in alignment with global standards and country-specific requirements.
- Prepare, reconcile, and review payroll reports; validate statutory payments and third-party disbursements as applicable.
- Investigate, resolve and document complex payroll issues and employee inquiries. Support escalations and engage with agencies or vendors as needed.
- Monitor payroll mailboxes and manage cases and inquiries through service management tools.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Compliance, Controls & Documentation - Execute tasks in compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, audit procedures, and country legislation.
- Lead/support audits by supplying requested records and evidence in a timely manner.
- Ensure regular review and update of payroll documentation including SOPs, process guides, work instructions.
- Uphold confidentiality and ensure adherence to data privacy regulations.
Continuous Improvement, System Testing, Projects - Identify and lead continuous improvement opportunities for process optimization, automation, and standardization.
- Analyze impact of process and system changes. Lead/support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and verification of system changes, releases, and vendor/system upgrades.
- Collaborate with internal partners (HR, Finance, IT) and third-party payroll providers on operational and project-related activities
Leadership & Team Support - Mentor and coach Payroll Analysts and junior team members.
- Assist Senior Team Lead in task and resource planning, project execution, and daily operations.
- Support resource onboarding and knowledge transfer activities.
Qualifications Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in business, HR, finance, accounting, or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in HR or finance/payroll operations, preferably in a shared services or multinational environment.
- 1-2 years of leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of payroll processing concepts and statutory payroll requirements
- Proficiency with payroll and HR systems (SAP and/or Workday preferred; ADP and other payroll systems advantageous).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic macros) and common Microsoft Office tools. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with case management or ticketing tools.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- High degree of confidentiality and adherence to data privacy and internal controls.
- Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships.
- Adaptable to multiple cultures and cross-functional interactions.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting regional payroll processes.
- Experience with timekeeping systems or case management tools.
- Experience working with external payroll providers (e.g., ADP, EY, Deloitte).
- Familiarity with SOX and business control frameworks, desktop procedures, and knowledge-management practices.
- Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives, automation tools (e.g., Alteryx), or payroll reporting tools.
Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Business Behavior, Coaching, Communication, Data Capturing, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Controls, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Software, Payroll Taxes, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Service Excellence, Time Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :79,000.00 - 1,42,000.00 USD Annual
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation -120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
