Payroll Manager

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Finance Job Sub Function: Payroll Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia Job Description: Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. DePuy Synthes is recruiting for Payroll Manager, located in Bogota, Colombia. The Payroll Manager is accountable for the end ‑ to ‑ end delivery of   accurate ,   timely , and compliant   payroll services for a defined group of countries.   The role   is responsible for   develop ing   and implement ing   standardized methodologies   in partnership with Global Process   Owners,   business partners   (C apability Center Team , when   located   in   local country) , and   other cross-function al teams, serving as a regional focal for operations, project, and/or audits.   The role   will   provide leadership and guidance to assigned team members   while managing the performance of vendor partners   to   maintain   processes that support payroll administration .       The Payroll   Manager   is responsible for :     Payroll Operations & Service Delivery   Manage   end ‑ to ‑ end payroll delivery for assigned countries, ensuring   timely   and   accurate   payroll 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 as   required .     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.