HR Operations and Payroll Team Leader, Americas

Field of work: Human Resources

Posting Date: 22 May 2025

Application deadline: 30-Jun-2025
Location: São Paulo , São Paulo, Brazil
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 3300

Join Us as an HR Operations and Payroll Team Leader: Make an Impact & Drive Excellence!

At LEO Pharma, we’re committed to delivering an exceptional experience for our employees, and our HR Operations & Payroll Team plays a crucial role in ensuring that employees feel valued and confident in their compensation. As an HR Operations & Payroll Team Leader, you’ll have the chance not only to Lead HR & Payroll Specialists team, but also contribute to meaningful improvements, drive compliance, and work collaboratively with teams across the globe.

Your role

What you'll be doing:

· Manage team recruitment, turnover, and backups.

· Support post-transformation journey for countries in scope.

· Own and continuously improve HR processes execution.

· Identify process/system change and enhancement requests coming from the area and submit them to the respective owner.

· Partner with Senior Process Owners in creating uniform, efficient, and user-friendly global HR processes (inside and outside systems).

· Manage all local benefit agreements and services.

· Supervise end-to-end delivery of administrative processes for all countries in scope.

· Assure service delivery is correct and on time with business continuity secured.

· Follow up with the payroll vendor on service levels/KPIs and the resolution of the payroll-related employee inquiries.

Your qualifications

Who we are looking for:

We’re seeking a skilled leader to oversee HR and payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and team collaboration in a dynamic, global environment.

· Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, HR studies would be an advantage
· Min. 5 years of leadership experience
· Proven knowledge of running payroll with external vendor concepts, policies and procedures, and administrative procedures (Hire to Retire)
· Experience with the global HR systems, SuccessFactors, Snow is an advantage
· Experience with Central Bargaining Agreements and hourly paid workforce is an advantage
· Knowledge of local Labor Law (USA, Brazil, Canada and Mexico) and related legislation is an advantage
· Great knowledge of MS Office
· Great stakeholder management
· Ability to work in multicultural teams and flexibility to travel
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· English - at least C1 level is a must (another language is welcome)

Contact and Application

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join LEO Pharma. We look forward to receiving your application!
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.

Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today!

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