Senior Payroll Specialist - Americas Compliance

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Bogotá; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Bogota Capability Center to lead payroll operations for the Americas region. You will ensure timely, accurate payroll processing, data validation, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating across HR and Finance teams.

The role emphasizes process improvement, SOX controls, and effective data management, with exposure to multiple payroll vendors and systems such as ADP, NGA, SDWorx, SAP, and Workday.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Payroll or HR operations (Americas region).
• Strong knowledge of US payroll processes, regulations, and vendor landscape.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.
• Experience leading a SME or team is preferred.
• Payroll certification is preferred (e.g. CPP, FPC).
• Knowledge of payroll systems and compliance (SOX) is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll data from internal apps interfaces into the payroll system before payroll deadline.
• Support accounting, payments, Time & Attendance, long-term incentives in Payroll.
• Perform checks, controls, variance analysis, and reconciliations pre-payroll.
• Serve as payroll support for testing, data management, and process documentation.
• Provide expertise on payroll calculation with third-party providers.
• Support multi-country payroll for compliant operations across markets.
• Handle month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll reporting and remittances.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Update payroll process documentation and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects with payroll dependencies.
• Resolve payroll-related inquiries promptly.
• Demonstrate awareness of AI concepts and responsible use in productivity.

Skills

Strong English communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP

NGA

SDWorx

SAP

Workday

e-Time

Kronos

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Bogota Capability Center to lead payroll operations for the Americas region. You will ensure timely, accurate payroll processing, data validation, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating across HR and Finance teams.

The role emphasizes process improvement, SOX controls, and effective data management, with exposure to multiple payroll vendors and systems such as ADP, NGA, SDWorx, SAP, and Workday.