Job Description

About This Role

The Senior Manager, Payroll is responsible for payroll delivery globally except US region.  This individual will provide direction, ensure payroll activities are performed timely and accurately, drive issue resolution and provide regular communication to stakeholders at all levels.   This role will support team members in performing their daily duties, manage performance, coach and develop team members. The Senior Manager, Payroll will drive process standardization, documentation, improvement and compliance.  This role reports into the Head of People Services.

What You'll Do

• Ensure payroll activities are performed timely and accurately for the assigned region; manage workload and assign backups, oversee seamless payroll execution, manage KPIs, drive issue resolution and manage escalations.
• Ensure all transactions are processed in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as government agency regulations, taxes are paid, and applicable documents filed in a timely manner.
• Partner with Finance & HR affiliate leads, GBS leadership and peers; maintain regular dialogue with partners to discuss ongoing team activities, issues, opportunities and performance. Manage payroll vendor relationships to drive best-in-class payroll and time-tracking process execution.
• Own payroll processes globally except US region; ensure process standardization, process documentation and drive meaningful process improvement. Partner with HR and IT to ensure system readiness and optimization. Act as Project Manager for selected projects within the assigned region.
• Provide support to team members; build trust and act as first point of contact for HR related matters, manage performance, coach team members and ensure development activities are performed regularly, motivate team members, develop cross team collaboration, monitor employees' wellbeing.

This role is in hybrid work model. Please note that this role requires a candidate to be a holder of work permit & residency in Poland.

Qualifications

Who You Are

You are customer service-oriented payroll professional experienced in overseeing multi-state payroll operations. You are knowledgeable in payroll and time & attendance technologies. You thrive in team leadership and enjoy motivating and developing team members.  You have a continuous improvement mind-set and excel in problem solving and building relationships.

• HR/payroll/finance professional with 7-10 years of experience in an operational role
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience is required.
• Knowledge of payroll and time & attendance technologies and vendors.
• Experienced with analysis of payroll data to identify areas of improvement, cost drivers, and impacts of Total Rewards programs and policies.
• Proven track record in management of complex global environments and experience in delivering a continuous improvement agenda.
• Experience with managing teams and interacting with executives.
• Experienced in managing the performance of payroll vendors.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.

Education

• University degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced/graduate degree preferred for some disciplines

Additional Information

About Biogen Poland:

Our Warsaw office is a complex hub for local, regional and global roles. Regardless our role and reporting line we’re driven every day by our unique purpose, working passionately to change the lives of patients affected by rare and devastating diseases. This is what gives us pride, inspires us and gives us fuel to push the boundaries of innovation. We represent over 30 nationalities and celebrate the strength that comes from differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace earned us a Great Place to Work Certificate and Best Places to Work Awards consecutively since 2021 in Poland and Europe. If our mission resonates with your heart and career aspirations, we’re inviting you to join our team.

 About Global Business Services (GBS):

The Global Business Services (GBS) team transforms Biogen’s business processes, scaling global operations and fueling commercial growth and innovation. GBS adds value by delivering business solutions and support services through a global delivery model, operational transparency, and best practices. Aiming to be a world-class organization, GBS excels in people, solutions, execution, and partnerships, championing a continuous improvement culture recognized across Biogen. We form a great team of individuals with drive for innovation but also team players collaborating in the spirit of respect. And if you want to take your professional development in your own hands, this is a place for you. We give you a lot of opportunities for growth on a business and social ground.

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.