Senior Payroll Automation Analyst

About the role

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting a Senior Payroll Automation Analyst in Bogota, Colombia (requisition R-086425). The role leads the strategy, design and delivery of automation solutions that support payroll operations, compliance and reporting, partnering Payroll, HR, Finance and IT. It works with global teams across NA, EMEA, LATAM and APAC time zones, with some travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize automation opportunities across payroll processes (gross-to-net, validations, reconciliations, reporting, tax support) and drive standardisation of workflows
• Gather requirements with Payroll, HR, Tax and Finance stakeholders and document current versus future-state processes
• Build automation using Alteryx, UiPath and Azure, with error handling, logging and audit traceability
• Deploy and support payroll automation, coordinating with payroll calendars and maintaining documentation for audit and SOX compliance
• Develop Power BI dashboards for reconciliation, headcount, cost and tax reporting, and KPIs such as cycle time and error rates
• Set up automation governance, segregation of duties and compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements
• Mentor automation developers and analysts and liaise with vendors such as ADP, EY and Fidelity

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
• Experience with payroll systems such as SAP, Workday and ADP, and global payroll operations
• Knowledge of SOX controls and audit frameworks

Required skills

• Alteryx, UiPath, Azure and Power BI
• Integration of payroll data with finance systems (GL, reporting platforms)
• Familiarity with SFTP, PGP encryption and data governance standards