Director, Global Payroll Transformation
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Paisley
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Engages with internal/external subject matter experts to define a robust transformation plan, identifying critical internal resource needs and mapping interdependencies across various functions.
- Establish and implement a robust governance approach, including a strong voice of the customer instituted through the steering committee.
- Manage a complex portfolio of global implementations and large mergers & acquisitions.
- Ensure timely delivery of projects including meeting milestones and accurate delivery of ROI.
- Lead deployment of new tools, systems, processes to aid in the quality, efficiency, and delivery of payroll processes. Prepares and delivers program milestone updates to an executive audience
- Identifies program risks and opportunities and measures their potential impact against project objectives and KPIs, ensuring the mitigation actions are assigned to appropriate stakeholders and implemented to full effect.
- Manage/Co-manage a diverse team of talent among multiple regions. Coach, mentor and provide leadership development to team members on a regular basis.
- Storytelling of initiatives to various levels within and outside of the Thermo Fisher, including C-levels
- Bachelor’s degree and work-related experience
- Ability to operate within a multitude of formal and informal networks while managing the competing interests of varied stakeholders
- Must be a skilled communicator and proven relationship builder
- Expert ability to identify and solve complex problems; to synthesize large quantities of complex data to generate meaningful insights
- Absolute ability to operate independently and leading through ambiguity and change, and capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Stellar knowledge of core, end to end payroll processes and procedures including controls
- Workday (HCM & Time modules) and ADP product suite advanced knowledge
- Advanced program management skills
- Must perform well in high-energy, dynamic, and team-oriented environments
- Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with individuals at varying levels within the organization
- Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
- High degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion
- Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). Expert PowerPoint skills.