The Senior Manager, Payroll – Global Payroll Operations at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional in the field. In this role, you will have daily oversight of 20+ payroll associates and the core end-to-end payroll process. Your role will involve collaborating with business partners, key vendors, tax authorities, and unions to ensure flawless and timely payroll execution.

• Responsible for day-to-day activities of the region Payroll Delivery Center/s, performing the payroll process for employees.
• Assist in developing the Managed Service environment, including resource requirements, policies, procedures, and planning.
• Engage with internal customers – work closely with business unit customers on a regular basis.
• Review performance indicators and handle customer concerns.
• Actively communicate changes to policy/standards and manage vendor relationships.
• Support process improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with data privacy and retention of records.
• Stay up-to-date with country legislation and compliance standards.
• Drive performance management and proactive communication within the team and leadership.
• Build knowledge within the team, develop associates, and support career-pathing.

• 10+ years of payroll experience and a minimum of 5 years leading a payroll team with HR/Finance/IT experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Management of shared services preferred.
• PPI Associate within a year of hire, to build a culture of Continuous Improvement.
• Fluent in English (speak & write).
• Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel, PPT, etc.).
• In-country Payroll Certification preferred.