Senior Manager, Global Payroll Process

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager overseeing Global Payroll and T&A processes for Johnson & Johnson. Driving compliance and governance while managing a portfolio of payroll-related projects.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Payroll Governance, Data Quality, and Process Management, with a strong focus on compliance and risk control frameworks. Proven ability to lead global teams, manage complex financial projects, and communicate effectively with senior executives.

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Payroll GovernanceData Quality ManagementProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Payroll SystemsTime and Attendance ManagementRisk Control FrameworksBudgetingForecastingData IntegrityChange ManagementVendor ManagementAudit SupportProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingInfluencing SkillsCollaborationFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

ADP GlobalviewETimeWFMIDMS Workflow

Industry Keywords

FinancePayrollComplianceMedTechInnovative Medicine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Influence the effective design and execution of processes and controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data related to employee payments.
Establish clear data ownership structures and responsibilities across Payroll, Total Rewards, and HR functions to promote accountability and data accuracy at the source.
Define the payroll project portfolio vision, objectives, and success criteria.
Establish and maintain a governance framework (prioritization, stage gates, and decision rights).
Align the portfolio with broader HR/Finance strategy and regulatory requirements.
Develop and manage the intake process for new payroll initiatives.
Evaluate proposals using ROI, risk, complexity, regulatory impact, and strategic fit.
Maintain a prioritized backlog.
Monitor progress across the portfolio to ensure on-time, within-scope, and within-budget delivery.
Manage interdependencies, conflicts, and resource constraints between projects.
Escalate and resolve critical issues that threaten milestone achievement.
Budget, forecast, and track costs across the portfolio.
Align spending with headcount plans, benefits programs, and payroll system investments.
Define, track, and report on realized benefits (cost savings, efficiency gains, compliance improvements).
Identify and manage portfolio-level risks, including regulatory changes affecting payroll.
Support audits and ensure audit trails across payroll projects.
Implement and monitor controls to prevent errors, fraud, and data-security breaches.
Develop change management strategies for payroll transformations.
Communicate portfolio status, risks, and benefits to executives, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Prepare adoption plans, training, and user readiness activities.
Serve as the primary liaison for executives, HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors/consultants.
Manage expectations, secure sponsorship, and coordinate cross-functional touchpoints.
Oversee vendor selection, contract management, SLAs, and performance reviews.
Monitor financial metrics and compliance to drive operational efficiency.
Collaborate with IT, Payroll operations, and vendors to conduct vendor assessments and SOC reviews.
Coordinate and support Payroll audits, ensuring preparation of necessary documentation and timely responses to auditor inquiries.
Conduct comprehensive analyses of key Payroll related processes (e.g., severance, sales commissions, operational transaction processes) per risk assessment to identify risks and areas for improvement.
Lead Identity and Access Management efforts to ensure access to Payroll systems following the IDMS workflow (enterprise Payroll production L drive, ADP Globalview, eTime, WFM) is appropriate and follows the established process.
Develop training content and materials.
Conduct training sessions on Payroll and T&A processes where required.
Allocate human and technical resources across projects; balance load and skill requirements.
Ensure data integrity, privacy, and security across payroll systems and migrations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
7+ years of progressive responsibilities and experience in Finance, Payroll, and/or Compliance with a focus on governance, data quality, and process
Proven experience in leading major projects and global teams
Strong understanding of Payroll and Time and Attendance risk control frameworks is required. HR, Contact Center knowledge/experience preferred.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with interaction with senior executives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex financial issues.
Broad industry knowledge within MedTech and Innovative Medicine sectors.
Experience managing global teams effectively, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
Experience working with senior leaders and interacting with cross-functional teams across multiple levels of an organization is required.
Exceptional writing and communication skills. The ability to understand target audiences and translate complex concepts into clear and concise messages is required.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments by being flexible, collaborative, and deadline driven is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year