Sr. Payroll Manager

Requisition ID: 40953- Job Location(s): Apodaca, MXCould you see yourself as overall responsible for end-to-end Payroll & Time services in USA & Canada? Are you enthusiastic about process streamlining and system architecture? And are you a dedicated people leader? If so, you might be a perfect fit for our new position as Senior Payroll Manager, Americas.We are in the process of designing a new HR delivery model in Danfoss. This means you will be part of establishing a new HR Services organisation with a strong pioneering spirit and an ambition to deliver state of the art HR services to our business.You will be heavily involved in our payroll and time system consolidation and implementation project. This gives you the chance to contribute to the shaping of the Payroll & Time strategy and system landscape of the future.You will lead the Payroll & Time organization and be overall responsible for all end-to-end payroll and time processes ensuring compliance with laws and tax obligations as well as supervising the payroll team and maintaining accurate payroll records. In everything you do, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across our matrix organization to ensure local buy-in and a smooth transition process.You will join a diverse, international, and highly skilled HR community, and report to the Head of HR Services, Americas.**Responsibilities**:- Play a key role on a big transformation journey where we are streamlining our system landscape, reorganizing our payroll set-up, and changing our HR delivery model.- Lead the Americas payroll organization by role modelling our company values and by focusing on employee development and well-being.- Overall responsible for all end-to-end payroll and time related processes.- Collaborate with IT and external vendors on system design, improvements, and integrations.- Provide and analyze advanced payroll and time reports.- Manage audits and compliance reviews.- Map, design and continuously improve payroll and time management processes and procedures to streamline operations.- Manage country payroll projects aimed at harmonizing payroll processes, policies, and systems across the organizations in Americas**Background & Skills**:Relevant bachelor's or master’s degree in finance, accounting, human resources, or a related field (or have equivalent work experience).- Minimum 5 years of experience as Payroll Manager handling USA and CAN payroll operations- High level understanding of regulatory and tax landscape in the relevant countries- Experience in benefit scheme administration- Payroll and HCM system experience (SAP SuccessFactors, UKG is a plus)- Robust experience leading and inspiring cross-country teams- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills- Ability to navigate in high complexity areas- excellent communication skills- Proficient English skills**Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow**:At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, po