Senior Project Lead - Payroll and Timekeeping

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. About the Role The Senior Payroll and Timekeeping Program Lead plays a critical role in management and oversight for payroll processes serving as a vital link between the HR Centers of Expertise, vendors and IT, to design, integrate and implement core Payroll and Timekeeping technologies. The successful candidate combines Human Resource and specialized system knowledge to recommend, implement, and plan for improvements, enhancements, and new features for systems. This role requires the ability to quickly develop a working understanding of payroll and timekeeping processes, systems, and terminology — sufficient to effectively project manage cross‑functional initiatives, facilitate informed discussions with subject matter experts, and drive program outcomes without requiring hands‑on payroll processing expertise. Provides analysis and consultation related to programs, policies and practices that obtain, record, and process worker information or HR support related data. Will act as the project manager to “connect the dots”, maintaining meeting cadence, documenting actions and managing project plans across the function. Responsibilities Oversee and manage global payroll and timekeeping project plan and implementation across multiple regions Serve as the primary liaison between HR Centers of Expertise, IT, and third‑party vendors Recommend, implement, and plan for system improvements, enhancements, and new features for payroll/timekeeping platforms Support and coordinate compliance activities related to local, regional, and international payroll regulations and tax laws, partnering with subject matter experts to ensure requirements are reflected in project plans and deliverables Provide program‑level analysis and consultation, synthesizing inputs from payroll subject matter experts to support decision‑making, policy implementation, and process improvement initiatives Maintain meeting cadence, document actions, and drive accountability across workstream Support internal and external audits including SOX compliance activities Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans across all payroll and timekeeping workstreams Define and track milestones, deliverables, timelines, and dependencies Identify and manage risks, issues, and blockers proactivelyUpdate project plans regularly to reflect actual progress Communicate schedule changes and impacts to stakeholders Ensure cross‑functional dependencies are visible and managed Report on project health using status indicators Required Knowledge and Experience Experience with payroll and timekeeping, HCM software systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, UKG/Kronos) 7 to 10 years’ Global programme management Project, Risk, Change management methodologies Experience with HR data analysis, workforce analytics, and reporting Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and keen into details Strong communicator with analytical and problem‑solving skills Good English communication skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and manipulation Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field Certifications: CPP, PMP, or equivalent Experience in a publicly traded or regulated industry (medical device, pharma, etc.) Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Benefits