DePuy Synthes is recruiting for Payroll Manager, located in Bogota, Colombia.

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

• Promote a 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,HRandorFinance 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.

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