Global Payroll Analyst – Multi-Country Operations

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 85,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Bogota Capability Center is hiring a Payroll Analyst to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for the Americas region, following global tools, policies and SOX controls. You will review results, manage data integrity and support incident/change management, with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in payroll/HR ops, strong English, and experience with leading payroll platforms.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of prior experience in Payroll or HR operation is required. (Americas Region)
• Knowledge of payroll US processing (processes, regulations, vendor landscape, etc.).
• Strong English language verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Payroll certification is preferred (e.g. CPP, FPC).
• Research and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to execute tactically, quickly adapt to situations, and address day-to-day operational challenges with minimal supervision.
• Cultural awareness and an ability to work with a multitude of people across multiple markets assigned.
• Prior experience with deployment or implementation projects is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Leading Third-Party Payroll Providers (ADP, NGA, SDWorx, etc).
• Prior experience in a multi-national company, and/or experience in Finance/HR Shared Services preferred.
• Prior experience in e-Time, Kronos, Salesforce Service Cloud, SAP, Workday is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Knowledge Management artifacts such as Desktop Procedures (DTPs) and proficiency with Compliance requirements (SOX and Business Controls) is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll-related data from Company internal applications interfaces into the payroll system before payroll deadline.
• Support process of accounting, payments, Time & Attendance, Long Term incentives, as part of Payroll.
• Perform checks, controls, variance analysis and reconciliations during pre-payroll processing and before payroll is finalized.
• Serve as a Payroll support for the different phases of the project like testing, data management, process documentation etc.
• Provide expertise on payroll calculation process with third-party payroll provider.
• Supports multi-country payroll to have an effective operational model in compliance with company policies as well as statutory and legal requirements.
• Ability to perform reporting and remittances such as month end, quarter end and year end payroll returns.
• Ability to perform reporting and reconciliation.
• Executes, in accordance with globally established standards, processes for SOX compliance, internal controls, and required regulatory/statutory requirements (including payroll record data maintenance).
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality, data protection assurance, conformity with J&J policies, procedures, external regulations, and agencies.
• Updates and maintains payroll process and administration documentation.
• Identifies and raises continuous improvement and automation opportunities.
• Supports cross-functional projects with payroll dependency.
• Supports and resolves payroll related inquiries.
• Demonstrates an understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including awareness of responsible and ethical AI practices, and has experience generating effective prompts to boost efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Business Behavior

Communication

Data Capturing

Data Reporting

Detail-Oriented

Execution Focus

Financial Analysis

Financial Recordkeeping

Financial Risk Management

Internal Controls

Issue Escalation

Numerically Savvy

Payroll Processing

Payroll Reporting

Payroll Software

Payroll Taxes

Process Optimization

Process Oriented

Professional Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Payroll certification

Tools

e-Time

Kronos

Salesforce Service Cloud

SAP

Workday

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Bogota Capability Center is hiring a Payroll Analyst to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing for the Americas region, following global tools, policies and SOX controls. You will review results, manage data integrity and support incident/change management, with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in payroll/HR ops, strong English, and experience with leading payroll platforms.