Senior Manager, North America Payroll

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Senior Manager, North America Payroll

What we do

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We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers.

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Role reports to:
Global Head of Payroll

Location:
North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:
Fully Remote

What you will do

The Senior Manager, North America Payroll is a leadership role responsible for overseeing payroll operations across the NA region.

This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, drives strategic initiatives, and leads a high-performing team.

The position reports to the Global Head of Payroll and serves as the primary contact for senior leadership and third-party payroll providers.

Key Responsibilities


* Develop and implement strategic payroll processes and procedures to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across NA


* Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals to ensure compliance with all payroll regulations and laws


* Oversee payroll operations and provide strategic guidance to regional teams


* Collaborate with HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams to streamline payroll operations and improve efficiency


* Serve as the senior regional contact for Payroll and Time & Attendance providers


* Drive end-to-end process efficiencies and implement payroll system enhancements


* Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with audit requirements


* Analyze and evaluate new technologies (intelligent automation, machine learning, artificial Intelligence) to optimize payroll processes and productivity.


* Deliver data and metrics to management for benchmarking and process improvement


* Manage escalations, risks, and mitigations related to payroll processing


* Support audits and legal authorities with required documentation and activities


* Drive harmonization of payroll policies and procedures across the region


* Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing payroll teams through effective coaching, goal setting, talent development, and strategic hiring


* Partner with global payroll leaders to share best practic...