Johnson Controls

SeniorPayrollLeaderEMEA

€3k+ Bratislava, Slovakia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Payroll Leader - EMEA at Johnson Controls. Skills: Payroll operations, Leadership, Process improvement. Lead and support payroll team members across multiple regions.. Coordinate payroll teams productivity and quality against established SLAs and performance metrics.”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Identifying trends and root causes.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 3 years of senior-level experience in payroll operations, ideally in an SSC or international environment., Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage complex operational processes., Proven leadership skills with the ability to empower teams and influence stakeholders., Deep expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and knowledge management., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., Proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field., Experience working in a global organization with evolving processes and structures., Experience with various T&A systems and HCM systems, Ability to adapt quickly to change and thrive in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do.

Lead and support payroll team members across multiple regions.

Coordinate payroll teams productivity and quality against established SLAs and performance metrics.

Ensure effective use of payroll tools

and standardized processes.

Oversee payroll delivery for assigned countries/locations

including outsourced payroll operations.

Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and internal partners.

Prepare and analyze team performance reports

identifying trends and root causes.

Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Support automation and digitalization projects in collaboration with other teams.

Maintain a control environment aligned with compliance and regulatory requirements.

Monitor key indicators and ensure consistent service delivery aligned with payroll standards.

Foster partnerships with regional HR and business stakeholders.

Maintain a customer-focused mindset within payroll operations.

Participate in payroll integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaboration with HR and business partners.; Foster partnerships with regional HR and business stakeholders.; Collaboration with other teams.

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Process & Methodology

Plan and manage complex operational processes.

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