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Senior Payroll Leader - EMEA
Slovakia
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Join our team and lead payroll excellence across multiple regions in EMEA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Leader in EMEA to oversee high performing payroll teams and drive operational excellence across several regional locations.

Beyond day‑to‑day operations, you will play a key role in strategic initiatives, including process improvements, automation projects, and collaboration with HR and business partners. You will help shape the future of payroll delivery in a dynamic, international environment.

What You Will Do

Leadership & Operations

Lead and support payroll team members across multiple regions.
Coordinate payroll teams productivity and quality against established SLAs and performance metrics.
Ensure effective use of payroll tools, systems, and standardized processes.
Oversee payroll delivery for assigned countries/locations, including outsourced payroll operations.
Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and internal partners.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

Prepare and analyze team performance reports, identifying trends and root causes.
Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Support automation and digitalization projects in collaboration with other teams.
Maintain a strong control environment aligned with compliance and regulatory requirements.
Monitor key indicators and ensure consistent service delivery aligned with payroll standards.

Collaboration & Strategic Support

Foster strong partnerships with regional HR and business stakeholders.
Maintain a customer‑focused mindset within payroll operations.
Participate in payroll integration activities related to mergers and acquisitions.

Your Next Career Step

This role offers a great opportunity to grow your payroll leadership career in an international EMEA environment, working with experienced teams and stakeholders across multiple countries. You will contribute to improving payroll operations through better processes, collaboration, and smart use of tools and automation. If you are looking for a role where you can broaden your regional exposure, influence positive changes, and take the next step in your leadership journey, this could be the right opportunity for you.

What We Look For

Required

Minimum 3 years of senior‑level experience in payroll operations, ideally in an SSC or international environment.
Strong ability to prioritize, plan, and manage complex operational processes.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to empower teams and influence stakeholders.
Deep expertise in payroll processing, compliance, and knowledge management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
Experience working in a global organization with evolving processes and structures.
Experience with various T&A systems and HCM systems
Ability to adapt quickly to change and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Our benefits

At Johnson Controls, your work comes with benefits that support both your career and your wellbeing.

Monthly bonus after six months
Meal voucher card fully covered by the company
Flexible benefits budget with access to 3,500+ options, including a MultiSport card, medical and wellness services
Extra savings through retail and lifestyle discounts (Benefit+)
Allowance for the private kindergarten/nursery to support your family
Flexible working hours and home office options (12 days of HO/per month + HO allowance)
Language courses or professional development support or wellbeing support
On site: massages, distribution of Fruits, Yoga, psychologist, health month, various events with supporting groups (volunteering activities, branding activities)
Seniority benefits - Extra Monthly financial allowance, Medical care and support, Wellbeing day
Relocation support with housing allowance if moving to Slovakia

Salary:

Gross monthly salary starts from 2500 EUR, plus a bonus after six months. Final offer depends on experience and qualifications.

About us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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