Senior Payroll Automation Analyst

About the role

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting a Senior Payroll Automation Analyst in Taguig, Philippines (requisition R-104108), with alternate hybrid locations possibly considered in Manila. The role leads the strategy, design and delivery of automation solutions that support payroll operations, compliance and reporting, partnering Payroll, HR, Finance and IT to improve accuracy, compliance and efficiency across end-to-end payroll processes.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize automation opportunities across payroll processes (gross-to-net, validations, reconciliations, reporting, tax support) and drive standardization of payroll workflows
• Gather requirements with Payroll, HR, Tax and Finance stakeholders, document current and future-state processes, and translate payroll rules into automation logic
• Build solutions using Alteryx for data transformation and reconciliation, UiPath for RPA, and Azure for web apps and data integration, with error handling, logging and audit traceability
• Deploy and support payroll automation, coordinating with payroll calendars and critical cycles, and maintain documentation for audit and SOX compliance
• Develop and oversee Power BI dashboards for reconciliation, headcount, cost and tax reporting, and KPIs such as cycle time and error rates
• Set up automation governance, ensure compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements, and maintain segregation of duties
• Mentor automation developers and analysts, liaise with Payroll Operations, IT and external vendors, and drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Finance, Business or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, payroll technology or automation roles
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, including taxes, filings and reporting
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, ADP) and global payroll operations
• Knowledge of SOX controls and audit frameworks
• Experience integrating payroll data with finance systems (GL, reporting platforms)

Required skills

• Alteryx, UiPath, Azure and Power BI
• File transfer protocols (SFTP), encryption (PGP) and data governance standards
• Requirements gathering, solution design and deployment