Payroll Senior Team Lead

6010-Biosense Webster Inc. Legal Entity; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

6010-Biosense Webster Inc. Legal Entity is seeking a Payroll Senior Team Lead to oversee payroll operations in the Philippines. This role involves ensuring compliance with local laws and leading payroll processing for designated countries.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in payroll and HR operations, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in payroll systems. The company values teamwork and inclusivity and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Payroll, HR, or Finance operations required.
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance.
• Ensure SOX compliance and maintain payroll documentation.
• Lead payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll Operations

HR and Finance Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Tools

SAP

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Senior Team Lead

Position within the Finance function, overseeing payroll operations for designated countries.

Location: Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in Payroll, HR and/or Finance operations.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Management/People Leader role.
• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative 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 against on the basis of disability.