Payroll DS Senior Supervisor

Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Philippines

On-site

PHP 1,000,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Payroll Senior Supervisor for Manila and Bogota operations, with leadership responsibilities across multiple countries. The role includes leading a team of analysts, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, and coordinating with third-party providers.

The position requires 5+ years in payroll and at least 3 years in a management role, with SAP/Workday experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

5+ years in Payroll, HR and/or Finance operations.
3+ years in a Management/People Leader role.
Strong knowledge of payroll processing concepts and statutory requirements.
Proficiency with payroll systems (SAP/Workday preferred).
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Lead payroll controls, approvals, reconciliations, and remittances.
Escalate payroll issues and resolve with stakeholders.
Maintain relationships with third-party vendors and track SLAs.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and vendors on data flow and projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel (Pivot, lookups)

Communication

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Payroll/Finance certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Workday

ADP

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

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Payroll DS Senior Supervisor, located in Manila, Phillippines 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-090230

Bogota, Colombia - Requisition Number: R-095756

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

The Payroll Senior Team Lead will be responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compliant payroll for designated countries, ensuring adherence to global standards, statutory requirements, internal controls, and service-level commitments. This role will act as the first level of payroll leadership, accountable for daily execution, team performance, service quality, and compliance. This role will lead and provide guidance to a team of analysts and senior analysts in delivering payroll operations, projects, and/or audits, while partnering with third-party vendors to maintain processes that support payroll administration.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Administration

Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for assigned countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local statutory and company requirements
Execute payroll controls, approvals (including off‑cycle payments), reconciliations, payroll accounting entries, and statutory remittances
Act as an escalation point for payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee or stakeholder concerns, ensuring effective resolution and timely response
Establish & maintain the relationship with selected third-party vendors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements and operational metrics
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent and accurate flow of data within the defined payroll processing timelines.

Compliance, Controls & Documentation

Ensure execution of payroll activities in accordance with SOX compliance, business controls, federal, state, local and other legislations or requirements
Lead/monitor audits by ensuring that requested records and evidence are provided in a timely manner
Ensure regular review and maintenance of payroll operating procedures, work instruction, and databases
Uphold confidentiality and ensure adherence to data privacy regulations

Continuous Improvement, System Testing, Projects

Lead/support payroll-related business, statutory, or compliance driven projects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
Identify and implement initiatives to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and experience, promoting simplification, automation, and standardization
Lead/oversee analysis of process and system changes.
Ensure completion of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and verification of system changes, releases, and vendor/system upgrades.
Collaborate with internal partners (HR, Finance, IT) and third-party payroll providers on operational and project-related activities

Leadership & Team Support

Mentor and coach Payroll Senior Analyst and junior team members.
Oversee the selection, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.
Support the development of team members’ capabilities, knowledge, and skills.
Promote a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering teamwork, and encouraging professional development.
Assist Payroll Manager/Lead in operational planning, project execution, and daily operations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of prior experience in Payroll, HR and/or Finance operations.
A minimum of 3 years in a Management/People Leader role is required
Strong knowledge and understanding of payroll processing concepts and statutory payroll requirements
Proficiency with payroll and HR systems (SAP and/or Workday preferred; ADP and other payroll systems advantageous).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic macros) and common Microsoft Office tools. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with case management or ticketing tools.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
High degree of confidentiality and adherence to data privacy and 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 supporting EMEA and/or ASPAC payroll processes.
Experience with timekeeping systems or case management tools.
Payroll certifications
Experience working with external payroll providers (e.g., ADP, EY, Deloitte).
Familiarity with SOX and business control frameworks, desktop procedures, and knowledge-management practices.
Prior experience in continuous improvement initiatives, automation tools (e.g., Alteryx), or payroll reporting tools.
Project Management skills

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.

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