Payroll DS Senior Analyst

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Philippines; On-site; PHP 3,741,000 - 5,611,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Payroll DS Senior Analyst to deliver timely, accurate, and compliant payroll for designated countries/regions. You will act as a subject matter expert on complex payroll processes, ensure adherence to global standards, and drive cross-functional collaboration to improve accuracy and payroll experience.

The role includes continuous improvement, mentoring analysts, supporting audits, and partnering with HR, Finance, IT, and external payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in HR or finance/payroll operations.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate complex payroll transactions for assigned countries/regions.
• Prepare and review payroll reports and statutory payments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues and inquiries; support escalations.
• Monitor payroll mailboxes and manage cases through service tools.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Lead/support audits and ensure documentation, SOPs, and data privacy.

Skills

Payroll processing

English communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/HR/finance/accounting

Tools

SAP

Workday

ADP

Job description

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

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job Description

Payroll DS Senior Analyst, located in Manila, Philippines and 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).

Manila, Philippines - Requisition Number: R-090232

Bogota, Colombia - Requisition Number: R-095758

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

ThePayrollDSSeniorAnalystis responsible fordeliveringtimely,accurate, and compliant payrollbybeing a subject matter expert(SME)toassignedcomplex payroll processesfor designated countries/regions, ensuringadherenceto globalstandards,statutory requirements, internal controls, and service-level commitments.The Senior Analystwill drive continuous improvement, mentoranalysts, support auditand system enhancements,andpartner withcrossfunctionalteams to improve accuracy, efficiency, and payroll experience.The Senior Analyst willwork closely with the Payroll Senior Team Lead inplanningand managingoperationaland projectdeliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Administration

• Process andvalidatecomplex payroll transactions, reports, and requestsfor assigned countries/regions,in alignment with global standards and country-specific requirements.
• Prepare, reconcile, and review payroll reports;validatestatutory payments and third-party disbursementsas applicable.
• Investigate,resolveand document complex payroll issuesandemployee inquiries. Support escalations and engage with agencies or vendors as needed.
• Monitorpayroll mailboxes and manage cases and inquiries through service management tools.
• Buildstrongrelationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Compliance, Controls & Documentation

• Execute tasks in compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, audit procedures, and country legislation.
• Lead/support auditsby supplying requested records and evidencein a timely manner.
• Ensure regular review andupdateofpayroll documentationincluding SOPs,process guides, workinstructions.
• Uphold confidentiality and ensure adherence to data privacy regulations.

Continuous Improvement, System Testing, Projects

• Identifyand leadcontinuous improvement opportunitiesfor process optimization, automation, and standardization.
• Analyzeimpactofprocess and system changes.Lead/support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and verification of system changes, releases, and vendor/system upgrades.
• Collaborate with internalpartners(HR, Finance, IT)andthird-party payroll providers on operational and project-related activities

Leadership & Team Support

• Mentor and coach Payroll Analysts and junior team members.
• AssistSenior Team Leadin taskand resourceplanning, project execution, and daily operations.
• Supportresource onboarding and knowledge transfer activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR,finance,accounting, or related field
• Minimum3-5years of relevant experience in HR or finance/payroll operations, preferably in a sharedservices or multinational environment.
• 1–2 years of leadership, mentoring, or coaching experience.
• Strongknowledgeand understandingof payroll processing conceptsandstatutory payroll requirements
• Proficiencywith payroll and HR systems (SAP and/or Workday preferred; ADP and other payroll systemsadvantageous).
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel(pivot tables, lookups, basic macros)and common Microsoft Office tools.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with case management or ticketing tools.
• ExcellentEnglish verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solvingand analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• High degree of confidentiality andadherence todata privacyand internal controls.
• Customer-focused with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships.
• Adaptable to multiple cultures and cross-functional interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supportingregionalpayroll processes.
• Experience with timekeeping systems or case management tools.
• Payroll certifications
• Experience working withexternalpayroll providers (e.g., ADP,EY, Deloitte).
• Familiarity with SOX and business control frameworks, desktop procedures, andknowledge-managementpractices.
• Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives, automation tools (e.g., Alteryx), or payroll reporting tools.

We arean Affineential Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated againston the basis ofdisability.

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.

Preferred Skills

Business Behavior, Coaching, Communication, Data Capturing, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Internal Controls, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Software, Payroll Taxes, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Service Excellence, Time Management