Johnson & Johnson

Payroll GPX and T&E DS Director

Johnson & Johnson$150K — $258K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in payroll/finance/HR leadership, especially multi-country operations.
  • Strong governance skills in Payroll and Compliance/Controls.
  • Ability to lead through influence in a complex, matrixed environment.
  • Expertise in payroll practices and vendor management.
  • Experience in process transformation and automation.
  • Understanding of internal controls and operational risk management.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field; CPP required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop global payroll strategy and governance to ensure consistent service levels.
  • Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple countries and regions.
  • Lead payroll processes in alignment with overall finance strategy.
  • Ensure global compliance with payroll regulations and remediations.
  • Implement payroll controls and maintain audit readiness.
  • Drive technology strategy for payroll systems and data integrity.
  • Manage outsourcing relationships and negotiate service level agreements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Participation in retirement and savings plans (401k).
  • Long-term incentive program eligibility.
  • Generous leave policies including vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
  • Volunteer and military spouse time-off programs.
Full Job Description

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Payroll

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

North Brunswick, New Jersey, United States, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Payroll/GPX and T&E DS Director, located in MA, Raynham

Seasoned payroll leader responsibleforoverseeing the end-to-end payroll, Time and Attendance, and Expense Reportingfunctionsacrossseveralcountries.This role ensuresaccurate,timely, and compliant payroll delivery for a globally distributed workforce spanning multiplecountries,jurisdictions, tax regimes, andservice delivery models.Drives strategy, controls, technology adoption, and continuous improvement while partnering with HR, Finance,Taxand local operationstoachieveoperational excellence,stellaremployee experience,strengthen internal controls, and modernize payroll technology andprocesses.ThePayrolldirectoroverseesManagers and/or senior individual contributors in a matrixenvironment, andis accountable for meaningful career development conversations and regular coaching and feedback.

The PayrollDirector:

  • Set global strategy,roadmapand governance to ensure consistent policies,controlsand service levels across regionsfor functions in scope 6 Payroll, T&A, and Expense Reporting

  • Own end-to-end delivery for all entities, including multi-countrypayroll runs, statutory reporting, year-endprocessesand reconciliations.

  • Leads processesareafor the organization's Payroll function, and ensures methods align withFinance and Overall enterprise strategy and vision

  • Ensure global compliance with local payroll, tax, socialsecurityand statutory reporting requirements;leadremediation where gaps exist.

  • Implement and enforce payroll controls (SOX/internal controls), auditreadinessand vendor oversight.

  • Lead technology strategy: platformselection, global rollouts, integrations with HCM/finance systems, and data integrity efforts.

  • Manage relationships with outsourcing partners, local providers,banksand tax authorities; negotiate SLAs and commercial terms.

  • Drive process standardization, automation,roboticsand continuous improvement (KPIs: accuracy, timeliness,employee experience, payroll efficiency).

  • Provide leadership and coaching to regional managers and centralized teams; define operating model and staffing plan.

  • Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal and HRBP to support M&A, market entries, payrollharmonizationand policy changes.

  • Deliver executive reporting and dashboards on payroll metrics,risksand programstatus;present to senior leadership.

  • Own business continuity planning for payroll and incident response for payroll failures or security events.

  • Serving as the executive escalation point for complex payroll issues, regulatory inquiries, and sensitive employee matters

  • Buildingandretainsa high-performing global payroll organization across multiple time zones.

  • Directs Managers and/or senior individual contributors in a matrix environment and is accountable for meaningful career development conversations and regular coaching and feedback.

  • Responsible for managing operational aspects of their teams (e.g., budget, performance, and compliance), as well as implementing workforce and succession plans to meet business needs.

  • Proactively creates apurpose drivenenvironment by aligning Credo and Leadership Imperatives with the strategies and goals of the team and enterprise.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • 15+ years of progressivepayroll/finance/HR/shared services leadership experience, including multi-country operations

  • Demonstrated governance leadership across Payroll and Compliance/Controls.

  • Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment; strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong knowledge of payrolland T&A practices,operational acumen, servicedeliveryand vendor management

  • Experience driving transformation (standardization, process re-engineering, automation, analytics, ERP/financial systems enablement).

  • Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and operational risk management

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting,Finance,HR, Business, or related fieldrequired;CPPrequired,Payroll certified (ideal), MBA and/or CPA/CA/CIMA preferred (or equivalent).

  • Englishproficiencyrequired.

  • RoleUS based,primarylocationNew Brunswick, other location Massachusetts.

  • Upto15% global/regional travel as needed.

The expected base pay range for this position is $150,000.00 to $258,750.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance,
and group legal insurance.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company27s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))

  • This position is eligible to participate in the Company27s long-term
    incentive program.

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

  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year

  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar

  • Parental Leave 180 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

  • Condolence Leave 30 days for an immediate family member: 5
    days for an extended family member

  • Caregiver Leave 10 days

  • Volunteer Leave 4 days

  • Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:
- https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.


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 plans. In 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.

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