Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of payroll regulations
Job Summary
The Payroll Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing payroll operations across multiple markets or regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
This leadership role involves managing a diverse payroll team, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement in payroll processes.
The role requires staying up-to-date with local, regional, and international payroll laws and regulations, and contributing to the design and implementation of payroll policies.
Matching Summary
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Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of payroll regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global payroll operations management
Payroll systems (ADP, Workday, SAP)
Payroll laws and compliance
Team leadership and coaching
Stakeholder management
Process improvement initiatives
Nice-to-have
Additional regional or European languages
Cultural awareness
Flexibility for international teams
Key Requirements
5-8+ years of payroll administration experience
Proven experience managing payroll for multiple entities/regions
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field