Payroll DS Manager

Johnson & Johnson; Pateros; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Payroll DS Manager to lead end-to-end payroll delivery across defined countries, ensuring accurate, timely processing in line with policy and local laws.

You will oversee payroll controls, audits, and remittances, while guiding a matrixed team and partnering with global stakeholders to drive process excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Payroll, HR and/or Finance operations.
• Minimum 3 years in a Management/People Leader role.
• Strong experience managing multi-country payroll operations.
• Experience overseeing payroll controls, compliance, audits, and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery for assigned countries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with policy and local requirements.
• Oversee payroll controls, reconciliations, remittances, and payroll accounting entries.
• Maintain audit readiness with robust documentation and calendars; support internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Manage vendor performance and SLAs; align stakeholder expectations and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead a matrixed team of payroll supervisors and contributors; focus on development and succession planning.

Skills

Payroll management

Multi-country payroll

Stakeholder management

Leadership

English communication

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Payroll

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Payroll DS Manager,locatedin Taguig, Philippines or Bogota, Colombia.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Taguig, Philippines - Requisition Number: R-090226

Bogota, Colombia - Requisition Number: R-095742

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

The Payroll Manager is accountable for the end‑to‑end delivery ofaccurate,timely, and compliantpayroll services for a defined group of countries.The roleis responsible fordevelopingand implementingstandardized methodologiesin partnership with Global ProcessOwners,business partners(Capability Center Team, whenlocatedinlocal country), andother cross-functional teams, serving as a regional focal for operations, project, and/or audits.The rolewillprovide leadership and guidance to assigned team memberswhile managing the performance of vendor partnerstomaintainprocesses that support payroll administration.

The PayrollManageris responsible for:

• Payroll Operations & Service Delivery

• Manageend‑to‑end payroll delivery for assigned countries, ensuringtimelyandaccuratepayroll processing in compliance with company policy and local statutory requirements.

• Oversee payroll controls, approvals (including off‑cycle payments), reconciliations, payroll accounting entries, and statutory remittances.

• Ensure audit readiness by maintaining robust documentation, records, and payroll calendars.

• Support internal, external, and regulatory audits asrequired.

Stakeholder& Vendor Management

• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior country stakeholders and global partners across HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Compliance, IT, Procurement, and Employee Relations.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll issues, ensuring effective resolution and adherence to service commitments.

• Manage performance of third‑party payroll vendors, ensuring adherence to SLAs, operational metrics, and contractual obligations.

• Align stakeholder expectations, mediate conflicts, and balance operational priorities with business needs.

People Leadership & Talent Management

• Lead and manage a matrixed team of payroll supervisors and individual contributors.

• Ownhiring,performance management, coaching, career development, succession planning, and resource allocation acrossassignedteam.

• Promotea positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork, and encouraging professional development.

• Foster a high‑performing, inclusive culture grounded in accountability, continuous learning, and strong customer focus.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Leadpayroll-relatedbusiness, statutory, orcompliance drivenprojects, ensuringdelivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

• Stabilize existing payroll processes while driving continuous improvement, simplification, automation, and standardization.

• Partner with GlobalPayroll,(CapabilityCenterwhenlocatedin localcountry), and Projectsteams on system implementations,transitionsandenhancements.

• Represent Payroll in cross‑functional initiatives and transformation programs asrequired.

• Perform other duties assigned by Global or Regional Leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimumof7years of prior experiencein Payroll,HRand/orFinance operations.

• A minimum of3years in a Management/People Leader role isrequired

• Strong experience managing multi‑country payroll operations

• Proven experience overseeing payroll controls, compliance, audits, and statutory requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change in a fast‑paced, matrixedenvironment.

• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving capabilities.

• Excellent English language written and verbal communication abilities, with strong presentation and facilitation skills and can speak to a diverse set of audiences

• Adaptable and capable of navigatingthrough ambiguity & work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Experience in knowledge management systems andproficiencywithcompliance requirements (e.g.SOX, business controls, etc.) are preferred

• Certification in the following areasarepreferred: Payroll, Project Management, Analytics, Lean Six Sigma/Design Thinking.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Collaboration, Compliance Management, Critical Thinking, Data Reporting, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Numerically Savvy, Operational Excellence, Payroll Audit, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Software, Quality Assurance (QA), Team Management