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Job Function:
Finance
Job Sub Function:
Payroll
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia
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.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting fora Payroll DPS Senior Supervisor located in Bogota, Colombia
The Payroll DPS Senior Supervisor willbe responsiblefordeliveringtimely,accurate, and compliant payrollfor designatedcountries, ensuring adherence to global standards,statutory requirements, internal controls, and service-level commitmentsThis rolewill actas 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, whilepartnering withthird-partyvendorstomaintainprocesses that support payroll administration
Key Responsibilities
PayrollOperations & Administration
Manageend‑to‑end payroll processing for assigned countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local statutory and company requirements
Executepayroll controls, approvals (including off‑cycle payments), reconciliations, payroll accounting entries, and statutory remittances
Act as an escalation pointfor payroll issues, discrepancies,and employee or stakeholder concerns, ensuring effective resolutionandtimelyresponse
Establish &maintainthe relationship withselectedthird-partyvendors, ensuring adherence toservice level agreementsand operational metrics
Collaboratewithinternal and externalstakeholdersto ensure a consistent andaccurateflow ofdatawithinthe defined payroll processingtimelines
Compliance, Controls & Documentation
Ensure execution of payroll activitiesin accordance withSOXcompliance, business controls,federal, state, local and otherlegislationsor requirements
Leadmonitorauditsbyensuring thatrequested records and evidenceare providedin a timely manner
Ensure regular review andmaintenanceofpayrolloperating procedures, work instruction, and databases
Uphold confidentiality and ensure adherence to data privacy regulations
Continuous Improvement, SystemTesting, Projects
Leadsupportpayroll-related business, statutory, orcompliance drivenprojects, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
Identifyandimplementinitiativesto improvepayroll 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 internalpartners(HR, Finance, IT)andthird-party payroll providers on operational and project-related activities
Leadership & Team Support
Mentor and coachPayrollSenior Analystandjunior teammembers.
Oversee theselection, 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.
AssistPayroll Manager/Leadinoperational planning, project execution, and daily operations.
Qualifications
RequiredQualifications
A minimum of5years of prior experience in Payroll,HRand/or Finance operations.
A minimum of3years in a Management/People Leader role isrequired
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.
PreferredQualifications
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.
Project Management skills.
Other:
English isrequired
Johnson & Johnsonannounced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness toestablisha standaloneorthopaedicscompany,operatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with workscouncilsand other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand 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 atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Compliance Management, Confidentiality, Data Reporting, Developing Others, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Inclusive Leadership, Internal Controls, Leadership, Numerically Savvy, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Software, Payroll Taxes, Problem Solving, Team Management, Training People
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