Sr. Payroll Manager (USA & CAN)

Could 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.

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  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.

  
  
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  Lead the Americas payroll organization by role modelling our company values and by focusing on employee development and well-being.

  
  
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  Overall responsible for all end-to-end payroll and time related processes.

  
  
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  Collaborate with IT and external vendors on system design, improvements, and integrations.

  
  
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  Provide and analyze advanced payroll and time reports.

  
  
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  Manage audits and compliance reviews.

  
  
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  Map, design and continuously improve payroll and time management processes and procedures to streamline operations.

  
  
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  Manage country payroll projects aimed at harmonizing payroll processes, policies, and systems across the organizations in Americas

  
  

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these 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 andCAN 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

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.