Senior Project Lead - Payroll and Timekeeping

MiniMed Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Job summary

MiniMed Group is seeking a Senior Payroll and Timekeeping Program Lead to oversee global payroll and timekeeping initiatives across regions. You will act as the liaison between HR Centers of Expertise, IT, and vendors, designing and implementing systems and processes to ensure compliant, efficient payroll operations.

The role requires strong programme management, data analysis, and communication skills in English, with 7–10 years of experience in global payroll projects and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll and timekeeping experience across multiple regions.
• 7–10 years of global programme management.
• Experience with HR data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global payroll and timekeeping projects
• Coordinate with HR, IT, and vendors
• Define milestones, risks, and deliverables
• Ensure SOX/compliance readiness

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Project management

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Workday

SAP

ADP

UKG/Kronos

Job description

## Senior Project Lead - Payroll and TimekeepingApply: Remote: Virtual, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom: Madrid, Spain: Virtual, Madrid, Spain: Full time: Posted Today: R-802131At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.# **About the Role**The Senior Payroll and Timekeeping Program Lead plays a critical role in management and oversight for payroll processes serving as a vital link between the HR Centers of Expertise, vendors and IT, to design, integrate and implement core Payroll and Timekeeping technologies. The successful candidate combines, Human Resource and specialized system knowledge to recommend, implement, and plan for improvements, enhancements, and new features for systems.This role requires the ability to quickly develop a working understanding of payroll and timekeeping processes, systems, and terminology — sufficient to effectively project manage cross-functional initiatives, facilitate informed discussions with subject matter experts, and drive program outcomes without requiring hands-on payroll processing expertise. Provides analysis and consultation related to programs, policies and practices that obtain, record, and process worker information or HR support related data. Will act as the project manager to “connect the dots”, maintaining meeting cadence, documenting actions and managing project plans across the function.**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:*** Oversee and manage global payroll and timekeeping project plan and implementation across multiple regions* Serve as the primary liaison between HR Centers of Expertise, IT, and third-party vendors* Recommend, implement, and plan for system improvements, enhancements, and new features for payroll/timekeeping platforms* Support and coordinate compliance activities related to local, regional, and international payroll regulations and tax laws, partnering with subject matter experts to ensure requirements are reflected in project plans and deliverables* Provide program-level analysis and consultation, synthesizing inputs from payroll subject matter experts to support decision-making, policy implementation, and process improvement initiatives* Maintain meeting cadence, document actions, and drive accountability across workstream* Support internal and external audits including SOX compliance activities* Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans across all payroll and timekeeping workstreams* Define and track milestones, deliverables, timelines, and dependencies* Identify and manage risks, issues, and blockers proactively* Update project plans regularly to reflect actual progress* Communicate schedule changes and impacts to stakeholders* Ensure cross-functional dependencies are visible and managed* Report on project health using status indicators **Required Knowledge and Experience:*** Experience with payroll and timekeeping, HCM software systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, UKG/Kronos)* 7 to 10 years’ Global programme management* Project, Risk, Change management methodologies* Experience with HR data analysis, workforce analytics, and reporting* Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and keen into details* Strong communicator with analytical and problem-solving skills. Good English communication skills.* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and manipulation **Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field* Certifications: CPP, PMP, or equivalent* Experience in a publicly traded or regulated industry (medical device, pharma, etc.)# **Physical Job Requirements**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. # **Benefits & Compensation** **MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package**At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.