Recruiter: Jose Daniel Calderon Robles

 Diversity – Innovation – Caring – Global Collaboration – Winning Spirit – High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and has been recognized with the Catalyst Award in 2022, a prestigious recognition of diversity, equity and inclusion excellence. Also, we have a Gender Equality Policy to support our commitment.

Hybrid Roles:

Boston Scientific’s hybrid workplace includes WFH and onsite. You will have the opportunity to discuss details in the interview. 

About the Role

In support of GBS global payroll strategy the Global Payroll Principal Americas will be responsible for leading the global payroll projects and strategy including RFP, technology enhancements and change management.  This role will focus on projects in North, south and Central America as well as participate in global payroll governance.  This role works very closely with the different varying stakeholders including HR Operations, HR Technology, Finance/Accounting Payroll Vendors and Global Business Services leadership team to successfully drive payroll initiatives to help drive global payroll strategy. 

Responsibilities & Key Competencies include:

Leadership:

• Provide thought leadership to deliver a world-class payroll services
• Capable of acting as a change manager to create new relationship opportunities with payroll teams around the globe
• Ability to manage and inspire cross-functional global teams
• Ability to formulate and articulate a perspective and present it in a way to create understanding and alignment 
• Strong financial acumen to develop business cases and to ensure successful implementation of the solutions      
• Support delivery of policy change

Project Management:

• Create, manage, and track progress against the project plan consisting of multiple service lines and tracks of work
• Manage cross-division and cross-function initiative interdependencies and securing required resources and funding.  Where necessary, facilitate prioritization regarding shared resources across workstreams
• Track and manage risks, actions, issues, decisions, and metrics for the overall project
• Escalate and drive risks and issues to resolution
• Manage project business case realization
• Manage and report on project financial spend to budget

Execution:

• Deliver to project objectives, deliverables, workplan, and charters
• Ensure delivery of new business processes, capabilities and new tools
• Ensure the GBS project team members are completing deliverables in alignment with the timelines 
• Directs project execution by assigning tasks, managing project resources, working with subject matter resources, tracking project schedules, mitigating risks/issues, and developing and executing contingency plans

Change Management:

• Ensure project has a robust strategy and plan for change management.  Ensure delivery of the strategy and plan
• Ensure execution of the project communication and training plan
• Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, including; Divisional Leadership, GBS and GBS stakeholders, Global Finance, Information Systems, and functional leads

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years business experience working and leading payroll operations, leadership related projects including system implementations and acquisitions especially in the Americas
• The position requires strong leadership, collaboration, project management, communication, and change management skills. 
• Experience leading global and transformational cross-functional projects 
• Organizational skills and clear and concise communications are a MUST
• Business acumen and critical thinking that can lead teams to solutions
• Demonstrated proficiency to effectively present complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner and facilitating meetings with directors, vice presidents, and business owners
• Ability to diagnose problems which could be related to strategy, process, technology, or people and put in place appropriate actions/measures
• Functional knowledge of payroll and other financial through the full life-cycle
• Must be a self-starter and quick learner with ability to assertively engage with resources at all levels within the organization
• Proven capacity to manage simultaneous processes from start to finish
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suites (O365, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Experience partnering with the Information Systems department and leading system implementation projects
• Global awareness and sensitive to multiple cultures
  • Language: Fluent in English.  Spanish and Portuguese is a plus
  • Shared Services Experience is a global/regional environment
• Travel: Occasional, limited travel, occasionally international, to other BSC sites may be required

Requisition ID: 581548

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

Benefits • Life-Work Integration • Community • Career Growth

At Boston Scientific, you will find a collaborative culture driven by a passion for innovation that keeps us connected on the most essential level. With determination, imagination, and a deep caring for human life, we’re solving some of the most important healthcare industry challenges. Together, we’re one global team committed to making a difference in people’s lives around the world. This is a place where you can find a career with meaningful purpose—improving lives through your life’s work.