Business Process Expert - Payroll

Biopharma Careers; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Biopharma Careers in the Philippines invites a senior payroll professional to drive strategic process development across the Global Payroll Process of HR/Employee Services. You will own initiatives to simplify, harmonize, standardize, document, and measure performance in line with Merck strategy.

You will design and develop advanced tools, processes, and data structures within the GPO Payroll domain, acting as a strategic partner to align senior stakeholders, manage cross-functional

Qualifications

• Fluent English in written and spoken communication
• 6–8+ years of global payroll experience in a GBS or corporate setting
• Proven end-to-end project management and large-scale transformation experience

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic process development for the Global Payroll Process within HR/Employee Services
• Design and implement advanced tools, processes, and data structures for the GPO Payroll domain
• Align senior stakeholders, manage cross-functional dependencies, and drive global payroll transformations from concept to execution

Skills

Fluent English

Global payroll experience

Stakeholder management

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

The holder of this position will drive the strategic process development across the Global Payroll Process of HR/Employee Services. You will lead initiatives focusing on the simplification, harmonization, standardization, documentation, and performance measurement of these processes in alignment with the Merck strategy .

You will take full ownership of understanding, designing, and developing advanced tools, processes, and data structures within the GPO Payroll domain. You will act as a key strategic partner, aligning senior stakeholders, managing cross-functional dependencies, and steering complex global payroll transformations from conception to execution.

Who you are:

• Professional Experience: You have at least 6-8 years of experience in global payroll processes within a GBS organization or a comparable corporate environment, with a proven track record of operating at a senior or expert level.
• Project Management Expertise: Strong, demonstrated background in end-to-end Project Management. You have successfully led large-scale, complex projects and strategic initiatives aimed at implementing measurable process improvements and global system rollouts.
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership: At least 5 years of experience leading and influencing diverse, international, and virtual teams. You possess exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to align multiple departments, regional leads, and external vendors.
• Operational Insight: Deep understanding of operational payroll delivery teams, enabling you to effectively bridge the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution.
• Languages: You are fully fluent in written and spoken English, with the ability to negotiate, present, and collaborate effectively in a global business environment.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join we in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work… their magic and champions human progress!