Senior Payroll Manager

Are you ready to step into a Company with a vision to be the Global Leader of Sustainable Energy Solutions and take on the important role as Senior Payroll Manager for Denmark and Germany? Are you ready to develop an enthusiastic payroll team processing payroll for almost 9000 employees? Are you excited to be part of new system implementations and find alignment to global processes by partnering globally with other Payroll managers?

People & Culture > Digital P&C & Automation > Global People Services, NCE (North Central Europe) > Payroll EMEA N/C
The Global People Services group for Vestas North Central Europe is looking for a proven people leader to guide our Danish and German payroll teams into the next stage of our global payroll transformation. Our current Sr Payroll Manager will be transitioning to our Global Payroll & Time project, and we need a strong individual to partner in a smooth transition for the team and the business.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following

• Partner with outgoing Sr Payroll Manager to understand current and future system and payroll design
• Partner directly with our NCE Payroll Manager and our other regional payroll managers to create aligned global payroll processes
• Work directly with our Director of Global Payroll to rollout new Time & Pay initiatives which includes an ongoing transition from SAP Payroll to ADP GlobalView
• Collaborate with our NCE Service Desk Manager to transfer tier one payroll knowledge to the team to support in answering employee and manager payroll queries to create best in class employee experience
• Ensure clear, proactive communication with upper management, Stakeholders (People Leaders and Workers Council Representatives), P&C Business Partners, and other members of the Global People Services group on issues and changes that affect the team and overall employee experience
• Ensure the SOX controls and business continuity efforts are adhered to and lead internal and external audits
• Develop skilled professionals who can move onto other People & Culture roles or roles within the business

Qualifications

• Experience working across cultures in a global enterprise
• Good process management skills
• Great project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Solid communication skills, ability and willingness to exercise initiative

 
Competencies

• Clear communication skills, ability, and willingness to exercise initiative
• Language: Required: English (Advanced written and verbal skills), Preferred: Danish or German
• Ability to guide, coach and motivate organization effectively
• Ability to be innovative in a progressive, deadline focused, changing environment
• Ability to work with people at all levels in the organization

What we offer
When you join us you will not only become part of one of the most sustainable companies in the world, you also become part of a global payroll transformation journey with a strong change and transformation agenda. You join and develop a lively and enthusiastic People & Culture team and create positive impact that will affect leaders and employees alike.
 

Additional information
This role is located at our Vestas office in Aarhus.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 2/05/2024.
You can expect up to 20 travel days per year.
For more information, please reach out to Linsey Schmidt, Director, Global People Services NCE - lisch@vestas.com

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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