Payroll Lead

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA

Hybrid
Global payroll management
Payroll systems (adp, workday, sap)
Payroll laws and compliance
The Payroll Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing payroll operations across multiple markets or regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence

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 Payroll Lead plays a strategic role in defining payroll policies and ensuring compliance with local, regional, and international laws.

Matching Summary

The Payroll Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing payroll operations across multiple markets or regions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global Payroll Management
  • Payroll Systems (ADP, Workday, SAP)
  • Payroll Laws and Compliance
  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Process Improvement Initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Additional European Languages
  • Flexibility for International Teams

Key Requirements

  • 5-8+ years of payroll administration experience
  • Proven experience managing payroll for multiple entities and regions
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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