Payroll Manager

• Manage end-to-end payroll cycles, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Approve all payroll-related payments in their jurisdiction, as applicable.
• Conduct audits to verify accuracy of payroll amounts and processes.
• Prepare external and internal audit documentation for regional payroll.
• Ensure accuracy in all operations, compliance with country and region labor laws, and tax requirements.
• Ensure all payroll related payments are made as expected.
• Lead and manage payroll team performance, capacity planning, and development.
• Oversee PTO scheduling and hiring decisions to maintain operational efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data for payroll KPIs, including error rates, processing time, and feedback from internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update payroll process documentation, including software development workflows.
• Support system enhancements and troubleshooting in collaboration with HRIS and IT teams.
• Monitor ServiceNow (DHR Assist) tickets, email inquiries, and benefits-related feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to provide payroll-related reports and insights.
• Determine appropriate data sharing with internal stakeholders.
• Lead regional payroll operations, risk management, continuous improvement, and operational governance across the MEDNA region.
• Report to the Director of EMEA Payroll and work within the Corporate organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or a minimum of 7-9 years' related payroll experience
• At least 3-5 years experience in processing and managing complex EMEA payrolls with a focus on regulations, including tax, compliance, and labor laws.
• Proven leadership experience and team management skills.
• Capability at leading others through change and implementing new processes or standards with effective performance management
• CPP certification
• Strategic thinking in resolving payroll issues with consideration for timing and tax implications.
• Proven experience in vendor relationship management.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and reporting tools
• Fluency in English and additional European languages.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience in managing payroll and time system implementations, M&A

• Meal Vouchers
• Statutory healthcare fund
• Additional health insurance
• Life and dread disease coverage
• Supplementary pension plan
• Reduced weekly working time
• Flexible working hours
• Personify Health
• Occupational health services
• Recognition and reward program
• Training and development initiatives
• Company-paid sick leave integration
• 10% of annual base salary bonus / incentive pay
• Remote work arrangement from home for eligible roles
• Flexible, remote working arrangements