Payroll Manager, EMEA (MEDNA)

Danaher; Bilbao; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligible

Benefits program

Job summary

Danaher is seeking a Manager, EMEA Payroll to lead payroll operations across MEDNA, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely delivery. You will oversee a multi‑level payroll team, partner with HR, Finance, and vendors, and drive improvements while aligning with local laws and tax requirements.

You will manage audits, reports, and insights, while maintaining documentation and system enhancements with HRIS and IT teams. Remote work is allowed for eligible roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, HR or equivalent.
• CPP certification or similar credential is preferred.
• 7–9 years of payroll experience, including 3–5 years in EMEA payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll cycles for the MEDNA region with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare external and internal audit documentation for regional payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with country and region labor laws and tax requirements.
• Lead payroll team performance, capacity planning and development.
• Maintain payroll process documentation and support system enhancements with HRIS/IT.

Skills

Leadership experience

Payroll knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources

CPP certification

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS

Reporting tools

Job description

Bring more to life.

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our 60,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Manager, EMEA Payroll is responsible for leading and managing payroll operations across MEDNA region, ensuringaccurate, compliant,timely, andwell‑controlledpayroll delivery. The EMEA Payroll Manager is accountable for regional payroll performance, risk management, team leadership, and continuous improvement, while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors. This role provides strategic direction and operational governance for payroll and leads a multi‑levelpayroll team to deliver consistent,high‑qualityoutcomes.

This position reports to Director of EMEA Payroll and is part of the Corporate organization. Candidates that currently sit on-site or remotely will maintain their current location.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• 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.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• 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.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 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

Danaher offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Danaher, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

This role is part of the Enterprise Payroll organisation within Danaher and is not aligned to a specific Operating Company or Platform.

For administrative purposes, this position is posted under Italy / Cytiva legal entity. However, the role is open to candidates across all Danaher locations. The employing legal entity for the successful candidate will be determined at offer stage, based on location, business requirements and applicable local regulations.

We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process across Danaher. The use of a single posting location reflects system and process requirements only and does not indicate any preference or limitation on candidate location.

Priority consideration will be given to associates formally identified as at risk of redundancy for suitable alternative roles, provided they meet the requirements of the position and in line with applicable local laws and policies.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.