About Convatec
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Manager – Payroll to lead and evolve our payroll operations across the Americas.
This is a high-impact leadership role, where you will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery while driving transformation, governance, and continuous improvement across the function.
You will partner closely with HR, Finance, and external providers, playing a key role in strengthening payroll operations and supporting strategic decision-making across the region.
What You’ll Be Doing
Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries in LATAM and the US
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, labor, and regulatory requirements
Manage and optimize relationships with external payroll vendors
Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives
Support internal and external audits, ensuring data accuracy and readiness
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and leadership teams
Act as a payroll subject matter expert, providing insights and recommendations
Monitor KPIs and ensure delivery aligned with SLAs
Lead and develop a team
What We’re Looking For
Must Have:
12+ years of experience across payroll, HR, finance, or tax compliance
Strong experience managing multi-country payroll operations across LATAM and the US
Proven leadership experience managing teams and stakeholders
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance across the Americas
Experience working with external payroll providers and vendor management
Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment
Fluent English Level
Nice to Have:
Experience in shared services environments
Exposure to payroll transformation or system implementations
Background in manufacturing or regulated industries
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday
Key Skills
Strong leadership and stakeholder management
Strategic mindset with ability to execute
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
Strong communication skills across multiple levels
Change management and continuous improvement mindset
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Payroll certification (e.g., CIPP) is a plus
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and benefits
Hybrid and flexible working model
Opportunity to lead a regional, high-visibility function
Exposure to global stakeholders and transformation initiatives
A collaborative culture where you can grow and make an impact
Ready to join us?
At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.
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Skills Required
- 12+ years of experience across payroll, HR, finance, or tax compliance
- Strong experience managing multi-country payroll operations across LATAM and the US
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and stakeholders
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance across the Americas
- Experience working with external payroll providers and vendor management
- Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment
- Fluent English level
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Payroll certification (e.g., CIPP)
- Experience in shared services environments
- Exposure to payroll transformation or system implementations
- Background in manufacturing or regulated industries
- Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, Workday
What We Do
At Convatec, #ForeverCaring is our promise to patients & healthcare providers, as we deliver pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch.
