North America Payroll Leader

North America Payroll Leader

What we do

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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 North America Payroll Leader is a senior 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 practices and innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in payroll management, with strong knowledge of NA payroll regulations and vendor landscape.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems and tools such as ADP Global View and Enterprise eTime,  ePersonality  and Service Now CRM preferred.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in leading cross-cultural teams and working in a multinational environment.
• High degree of confidentiality and data protection assurance.
• Capable to effectively manage stakeholders and communicate clearly in high-pressure and adverse circumstances.
• Experience with internal controls, compliance, RSU/Stock options, and audit processes.
• Experience in implementing Artificial Intelligence products for continuous improvements is preferred.

What’s in it for you

$153,850.00 - $217,200.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.