Payroll DS Manager in Zug

pAt Johnson Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. /p pAs guided by Our Credo, Johnson Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. /p h3bJob Function: /b /h3 pFinance /p h3bJob Sub Function: /b /h3 pPayroll /p h3bJob Category: /b /h3 pPeople Leader /p h3bAll Job Posting Locations: /b /h3 pZug, Switzerland /p h3bJob Description: /b /h3 pDePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Payroll DS Manager, located in Zug, Switzerland. /p pThe Payroll Manager is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for a defined group of countries. /p pThe role is responsible for developing and implementing standardized methodologies in partnership with Global Process Owners, business partners (Capability Center Team, when located in local country), and other cross‑functional teams, serving as a regional focal for operations, project, and/or audits. /p pThe role will provide leadership and guidance to assigned team members while managing the performance of vendor partners to maintain processes that support payroll administration. /p h3bThe Payroll Manager is responsible for: /b /h3 h3Payroll Operations Service Delivery /h3 pManage end‑to‑end payroll delivery for assigned countries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with company policy and local statutory requirements. /p pOversee payroll controls, approvals (including off‑cycle payments), reconciliations, payroll accounting entries, and statutory remittances. /p pEnsure audit readiness by maintaining robust documentation, records, and payroll calendars. /p pSupport internal, external, and regulatory audits as required. /p h3Stakeholder Vendor Management /h3 pBuild strong, trusted relationships with senior country stakeholders and global partners across HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Compliance, IT, Procurement, and Employee Relations. /p pServe as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, ensuring effective resolution and adherence to service commitments. /p pManage performance of third‑party payroll vendors, ensuring adherence to SLAs, operational metrics, and contractual obligations. /p pAlign stakeholder expectations, mediate conflicts, and balance operational priorities with business needs. /p h3People Leadership Talent Management /h3 pLead and manage a matrixed team of payroll supervisors and individual contributors. /p pOwn hiring, performance management, coaching, career development, succession planning, and resource allocation across assigned team. /p pPromote a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork, and encouraging professional development. /p pFoster a high‑performing, inclusive culture grounded in accountability, continuous learning, and strong customer focus. /p h3Process Excellence Continuous Improvement /h3 pLead payroll-related business, statutory, or compliance driven projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget. /p pStabilize existing payroll processes while driving continuous improvement, simplification, automation, and standardization. /p pPartner with Global Payroll, (Capability Center when located in local country), and Projects teams on system implementations, transitions and enhancements. /p pRepresent Payroll in cross‑functional initiatives and transformation programs as required. /p pPerform other duties assigned by Global or Regional Leadership. /p h3QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: /h3 ul liA minimum of 7 years of prior experience in Payroll, HR and/or Finance operations. /li liA minimum of 3 years in a Management/People Leader role is required. /li liStrong experience managing multi‑country payroll operations. /li liProven experience overseeing payroll controls, compliance, audits, and statutory requirements. /li liDemonstrated ability to lead teams through change in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment. /li liStrong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving capabilities. /li liExcellent English language written and verbal communication abilities, with strong presentation and facilitation skills and can speak to a diverse set of audience's. /li liAdaptable and capable of navigating through ambiguity work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. /li liExperience in knowledge management systems and proficiency with compliance requirements (e.g. SOX, business controls, etc.) are preferred. /li liCertification in the following areas are preferred: Payroll, Project Management, Analytics, Lean Six Sigma/Design Thinking. /li /ul pJohnson 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. /p pJohnson Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. /p pJohnson Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. /p p#LI-Hybrid /p p#DePuySynthesCareers /p h3Required Skills: /h3 h3Preferred Skills: /h3 ul liCollaboration /li liCompliance Management /li liCritical Thinking /li liData Reporting /li liDeveloping Others /li liFinancial Analysis /li liFinancial Competence /li liFinancial Risk Management (FRM) /li liInclusive Leadership /li liLeadership /li liNumerically Savvy /li liOperational Excellence /li liPayroll Audit /li liPayroll Processing /li liPayroll Reporting /li liPayroll Software /li liQuality Assurance (QA) /li liTeam Management /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr