Payroll, GPX and T&E DS Director

Johnson & Johnson

Payroll/GPX and T&E DS Director overseeing compliant, technology-enabled global payroll for Johnson & Johnson healthcare businesses. Leading multi-country operations, controls, vendors, transformation, and payroll teams.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBogotá • Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in global payroll strategy, compliance, and operational leadership, with a strong focus on process standardization, automation, and vendor management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in payroll operations across multiple countries.

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Global Payroll StrategyCompliance And ControlsProcess StandardizationVendor ManagementPayroll Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementTime & Attendance PracticesStatutory ReportingOperational Risk ManagementData IntegrityProcess Re-engineeringAnalyticsERP Systems EnablementAudit RequirementsGovernance Leadership

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementExecutive PresenceInfluence In Matrixed EnvironmentCoaching And LeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPPayroll CertificationMBACPACACIMA

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceTax RegulationsSocial SecurityService DeliveryContinuous ImprovementBusiness Continuity PlanningIncident ResponseMulti-Country OperationsSLA NegotiationWorkforce Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set global strategy, roadmap, and governance for Payroll, Time & Attendance, and Expense Reporting
Own end-to-end delivery for multi-country payroll runs, statutory reporting, year-end processes, and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with local payroll, tax, social security, and statutory reporting requirements
Implement payroll controls, SOX/internal controls, audit readiness, and vendor oversight
Lead payroll technology strategy, platform selection, rollouts, integrations, and data integrity efforts
Manage outsourcing partners, local providers, banks, and tax authorities; negotiate SLAs and commercial terms
Drive process standardization, automation, robotics, and continuous improvement
Lead and coach regional managers and centralized teams; define operating model and staffing plan
Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, and HRBP on M&A, market entries, payroll harmonization, and policy changes
Deliver executive reporting and dashboards on payroll metrics, risks, and program status
Own business continuity planning and incident response for payroll failures or security events
Serve as executive escalation point for complex payroll issues, regulatory inquiries, and sensitive employee matters
Build and retain a high-performing global payroll organization across multiple time zones
Manage team budgets, performance, compliance, workforce planning, and succession plans
Create a purpose-driven environment aligned with the Credo and Leadership Imperatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive payroll, finance, HR, or shared services leadership experience
Experience leading multi-country operations
Demonstrated governance leadership across Payroll and Compliance/Controls
Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment
Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills
Strong knowledge of payroll and Time & Attendance practices
Operational acumen, service delivery, and vendor management experience
Experience driving standardization, process re-engineering, automation, analytics, and ERP/financial systems enablement
Strong understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and operational risk management
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field required
CPP required
Payroll certification ideal
MBA and/or CPA/CA/CIMA preferred or equivalent
English proficiency required
Ability to travel globally/regionally up to 15% as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Up to 15% global/regional travel as needed
Interview process accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Employment and benefit plans may transition to DePuy Synthes following the planned separation