Director of Payroll Operations (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations Management:

• Oversee payroll operations for Europe, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payroll, tax withholdings, and deductions.
• Stay updated with local payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards to ensure payroll practices align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Implement modern payroll and timekeeping systems to optimize processes, improve data accuracy, and ensure compliance.

Payroll Systems, Process and Vendor Modernization:

• Lead our effort across all employees in Europe to consolidate under ADP as our single external payroll partner.
• Influence and collaborate with Emerson IT and ADP project leaders for country-by-county implementations of Emerson’s chosen HRIS, payroll and time systems and vendor structure.
• Optimize in-country and shared service resources in Europe and globally to execute payroll as effectively and efficiently as possible.

Governance:

• Collaborate with IT and HR teams to assess business requirements, identify system gaps, and implement solutions that meet Emerson’s needs.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and privacy within payroll systems, adhering to GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations.
• Contribute to the development of the HR Tech roadmap in collaboration with IT, leveraging techno-functional competencies to drive alignment with business requirements and optimized user experience.

Vendor Management and Compliance:

• Manage relationships with payroll vendors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements, contract negotiations, and vendor performance evaluations.
• Monitor compliance with data security and privacy regulations, ensuring the protection of employee data and HRIS system integrity.
• Stay informed about HRIS industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, proactively assessing their impact and proposing necessary adaptations.

Qualification & Requirements

Who You Are:

You use milestones to diligently track and manage the progress of the work while focusing efforts on continuous improvement. You have a knack for identifying and seizing opportunities for synergy and integration.

You effectively align the interests of multiple, diverse stakeholders, while leveraging each team member’s unique background to achieve team goals. You maintain a positive attitude and forward-thinking approach despite troubling circumstances or setbacks.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR management, Information Systems, or a related field
• Extensive experience in payroll operations, including leadership roles
• In depth knowledge of payroll systems and tools, preferably including experience with Oracle Cloud HCM, UKG Dimensions (Kronos) and ADP
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and data privacy regulations within Europe
• Proven experience in managing payroll implementation projects, system upgrades, and integrations
• Proficient in HR analytics, data reporting, and using data-driven insights to support decision making
• Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiations, and service level agreement monitoring
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to foster collaboration and drive results
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken), with additional language skills preferred
• Openness to travel 50% of the time across Europe

Benefits

Our Offer to You

By joining Emerson as a Director of Payroll Operations Europe you will be working at the heart of our business. This means that the skills and business insight gained can serve as an invaluable foundation toward developing your career within our global organization. We offer plentiful opportunities for advancement and support this through our formal personal development planning process.

Our on-boarding program uses a blended learning approach to get you up and running as quickly as possible. You benefit from Emerson certified trainers with extensive knowledge of our customers, products and applications. Our flexible work from home policy allows you to make the best of your time, by combining quiet home office days with collaborative experiences in the office so that you can personalize your work-life mix.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

We encourage and support several Employee-led Resources Groups that promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, among them Women Impact Network, LGBTQ+A and Somos. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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