Payroll DS Manager

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

Payroll

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Payroll DS Manager,locatedin Taguig, Philippines or Bogota, Colombia.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Taguig, Philippines - Requisition Number: R-090226

Bogota, Colombia - Requisition Number: R-095742

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

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 for developingand 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 Payroll Manager is 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.
• Promotea 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,HRand/orFinance operations.
• A minimum of3years in a Management/People Leader role isrequired
• Strong experience managing mult