Payroll Manager, EMEA

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EMEA Payroll Manager leading compliant, accurate payroll operations across MEDNA. Managing regional teams, audits, vendors, systems, and continuous process improvement for Danaher’s life sciences businesses.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll cycles, ensuring timely and accurate processing
  • Approve payroll-related payments in applicable jurisdictions
  • Conduct audits to verify payroll amounts and processes
  • Prepare external and internal audit documentation for regional payroll
  • Ensure compliance with country and regional labor laws and tax requirements
  • Ensure payroll-related payments are made as expected
  • Lead and manage payroll team performance, capacity planning, and development
  • Oversee PTO scheduling and hiring decisions
  • Collect and analyze payroll KPI data, including error rates, processing time, and stakeholder feedback
  • Maintain and update payroll process documentation, including software development workflows
  • Support system enhancements and troubleshooting with HRIS and IT teams
  • Monitor ServiceNow (DHR Assist) tickets, email inquiries, and benefits-related feedback to identify trends and improvement areas
  • Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to provide payroll reports and insights
  • Determine appropriate data sharing with internal stakeholders
  • Provide strategic direction and operational governance for regional payroll
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or a minimum of 7-9 years' related payroll experience
  • At least 3-5 years experience in processing and managing complex EMEA payrolls
  • Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax, compliance, and labor laws
  • Proven leadership experience and team management skills
  • Capability at leading others through change and implementing new processes or standards with effective performance management
  • CPP certification
  • Strategic thinking in resolving payroll issues with consideration for timing and tax implications
  • Proven experience in vendor relationship management
  • Proficiency in payroll systems and reporting tools
  • Fluency in English and additional European languages
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with stakeholders
  • Experience in managing payroll and time system implementations and M&A

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs
  • Health care program
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles
  • Remote work arrangement allowing work from home