EMEA Payroll Leader - Remote, CPP Certified

Danaher; Sevilla; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Danaher is seeking a Manager, EMEA Payroll to lead payroll operations across the MEDNA region, ensuring accurate, compliant, timely, and well-controlled payroll delivery. The role includes team leadership, audits, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

The position reports to the Director of EMEA Payroll and can be on-site or remote depending on current location. It involves strategic direction, governance, and continuous improvement within a corporate payroll function.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Strategic thinking

Change management

Data analysis

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources

CPP certification

Tools

ServiceNow (DHR Assist)

Job description

Danaher is seeking a Manager, EMEA Payroll to lead payroll operations across the MEDNA region, ensuring accurate, compliant, timely, and well-controlled payroll delivery. The role includes team leadership, audits, and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

The position reports to the Director of EMEA Payroll and can be on-site or remote depending on current location. It involves strategic direction, governance, and continuous improvement within a corporate payroll function.