Overview
Hybrid Position. The Senior Manager Payroll & WFM is responsible for the Payroll & Workforce management administration for Ireland and UK. In this role, he/She is responsible to oversee the payroll and WFM processes, the preparation and submission of weekly / monthly payrolls in each location and ensure compliance with international rules, regulations and laws for multiple entities and pay cycles. With the support of his/her team, the Senior Manager is responsible to provide excellent customer service to our business. This role will work with Senior Payroll, HR, Finance, business leadership to drive performance optimization, scalability, and standardization of processes in HR.
Location: Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Cork. Hybrid Position.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
* Manage the payroll and WFM team in alignment with Stryker leadership expectations.
* Provide coaching, development and mentoring to the Payroll and WFM team to help them achieve their goals and objectives.
* Oversee the training and development of staff and validate the acquisition of skills by the team.
* Conduct managerial interviews and facilitate management processes within the team (talent reviews, engagement questionnaire, annual performance reviews and employee development plan).
* Ensure high quality service of payroll and WFM processes across sites in accordance with international rules, regulations and laws for multiple entities and pay cycles.
* Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees by implementing procedural controls and cross-checks.
* Approval of all payments related to payroll and outside of payroll related to pension, payroll taxes, etc.
* Provide excellent customer service as part of the Tier 2 support.
* Oversee and/or directly support daily activities and escalate to appropriate area where relevant. Be the contact person for employees and management in case of problems.
* Collaborates with the Finance Teams for the proper administration of payroll accounting and employee-related accruals.
* Ensure proper implementation of SOX controls for payroll processes.
* Collaborates with the finance department for audits of payroll data (SOX control, tax, social insurance). Be the main contact for auditors and internal departments as needed. Prepare all necessary documentation for audits.
* Recommend and develop operating efficiency improvements. Partner with Finance, internal audit, IT and external vendors to drive continuous improvement and support of payroll and WFM systems, tools, and processes.
* Support cross-functional and cross-region projects; balance enterprise and local business needs to drive simple, harmonized processes across Stryker.
* Manage relationships with third-party providers to ensure processes are compliant, streamlined, and deliverables achieved. Coordinate and communicate with stakeholders on relevant payroll updates.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
* 10+ years of work experience required.
* Previous HR or role-related experience required.
* Fluent in English; additional European language is an advantage.
* 5+ years business-facing HR, HR COE, HR Operations, or related experience preferred.
* 4+ years of people leadership experience preferred.
* Experience in multiple HR disciplines or client groups preferred.
* Experience handling payroll across global geographies is an advantage.
* Excellent knowledge of payroll, international rules and regulations and T&A software.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others.
* Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills, process improvement orientation, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Capabilities: Adaptive Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical thinking, Empathy, Influence, Resilience, Social Intelligence.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
Industries
* Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
* Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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