Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the IT point of contact for business operations.
- Assist in developing and executing Payroll roadmaps and strategy.
- Act as the Product Manager for payroll systems, conducting scrum ceremonies and prioritizing work for the team.
- Ensure that payroll systems function correctly and efficiently, including regular updates, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Assist the business in ensuring payroll processes comply with relevant laws and regulations, including preparing for and managing audits, such as SOX audits.
- Lead payroll-related projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and implementations, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
- Continuously seek ways to improve payroll processes and systems to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
- Manage multiple vendor relationships where vendors execute business-critical operations.
- Maintain flexibility with availability to address system issues and coordinate with various cross-functional teams.
- Provide leadership in IT deliverables according to Boston Scientific Global Systems Methodology; support problem-solving and resolution of roadblocks.
- Influence leaders and teams to deliver on plans.
- Manage payroll-related product teams, providing coaching, support, and leadership while maintaining an inclusive culture.
- Provide updates to senior management through frequent communications.
- Provide training and support to payroll staff and other users of payroll systems, including creating user guides and conducting training sessions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of IT management experience.
- Experience with payroll systems and software, including SAP (HR & payroll modules), UKG Pro/Kronos (workforce & payroll management), and SuccessFactors (HR & talent management).
- Expertise in system integration, data management, automation tools, and system upgrades, ensuring compliance with regulations (e.g., SOX).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience working in an Agile environment.
- Strong financial analysis and data reporting skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field (MBA preferred).
- Experience in a large, global matrixed organization.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
- Payroll-related certifications (e.g., CPP, FPC).
- Strong consultative skills with the ability to work independently and drive strategic initiatives.
Compensation fornon-exempt (hourly), non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
Compensation forexempt, non-sales rolesmay also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
For MA positions:It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test for employment. Violators are subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.