Regional Payroll Lead (AMER)

Location: Savannah/Wayne (US)

Job Family: Human Resources

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals, and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more than 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

As part of the Global Payroll Team, the Regional Payroll Lead will be responsible for the delivery of payroll and payroll services within the applicable Region. This role is pivotal in the efficient and effective operation of the payroll function, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time in multiple countries around the world.

Your responsibilities:

• Managing and supporting assigned Payroll Analysts. In addition, conduct training for Payroll Analysts to meet objectives.

• Validating and approving assigned country payrolls processed by Payroll Analysts.

• Processing payroll for assigned countries following the designated payroll work instructions, standard operating procedures, and internal process checklist.

• Validating data sent and received from our Payroll Services Partner ensuring all agreed controls and evidence is accurate for approval.

• Paying employees accurately and on-time, which includes 3rd party payments.

• Resolving escalated employee queries from the Case Management system and taking action to escalate further where needed.

• Responding and resolving complex general ledger queries with our finance partners.

• Managing all audits (whether internal or external) within the region.

• Maintaining and adjusting internal payroll documentation for assigned countries.

• Acting as the subject matter expert for regional payrolls.

• Supporting Special Projects as and when required.

Requirements for the role:

• Extensive expertise in payroll calculations and operations, with proven ability to manage complex payroll scenarios, resolve discrepancies, and optimize payroll workflows to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

• Experience with payroll processing across various countries/jurisdictions within the region.

• People management experience, including the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop others.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all tasks and deliverables.

• Proven ability to prioritize workload effectively, managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines to ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly and professionally convey information to customers and stakeholders.

• Strong command of business English, both written and verbal, to support effective communication and collaboration in a global environment.

Desirable skills for the role:

• Experience with Workday and CloudPay.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall well-being – for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We’ll give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where the difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part-time, job share and flexible working patterns.

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How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com (https://wd3.myworkday.com/matthey/d/pex/home.htmld) )

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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Are you as curious about the world as we are? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? A career at JM will provide the stimulation you need, giving you the opportunity to work with like-minded people on an exciting mix of projects.