Lead Payroll Specialist

**Job Description Summary**: In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of one or more Payroll & Benefits process(es) which includes developing an in-depth understanding of specific systems, processes, and legislative rules. Identify trends and/or process improvements and take ownership of all operations-focused tasks for in-scope process(es) including daily work, outsourcing, and auditing. Leverage expertise to work collaboratively across internal operations teams and with GE Businesses to resolve issues.

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**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Provide oversight and execute on one or more Payroll & Benefits process(es) including work direction, prioritization, and troubleshooting assistance
- Be the plan and/or policy expert and be able to work with plan & policy owners on design ideas
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and quality to ensure compliance with relevant legal and GE HealthCare policy requirements
- Manage metrics, monthly reviews, escalations, disaster recovery testing, and year-end coordination
- Manage 3rd Party Payroll and Benefits Providers to ensure seamless, compliant, and high-quality Payroll & Benefit services
- Develop broad knowledge of Payroll & Benefits processing procedures to ensure successful execution
- Proactively identify and drive continuous improvements within assigned processes, work closely with cross functional teams to proposing process improvements to reduce waste, manual work, align to global standards and increase productivity
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across Finance functions, Total Reward, and the HR Client Delivery team, to ensure open line communications that support an effective partnership across our HR and business community as well as employees and People Leaders
- Be the Payroll & Benefits expert in system functionality, business processes, and audits
- Lead and participate in cross-functional project efforts between key operational processing areas including but not limited to process improvement project plans, tracking, and reporting progress, and ensuring adherence to deadlines and project methodologies
- Work collaboratively across internal teams and establish strong working relationships with the business and key stakeholders in solving complex issues
- Participates/leads in medium sized projects or contributes to a bigger project. Projects have a medium-term horizon
- Resolve complex processing issues and escalations for internal and external customers while promoting “Best in Class” customer service

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Country Specific Requirements
- Fluency in French and/or English knowledge both verbal and written
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in related area
- Significant prior professional work experience with demonstrated achievement in Payroll & Benefits, and/or Operations/Service-oriented environment, ideally in a multi-national organization
- To be successful in this role, you will need to have the ability to work in a complex and rapidly changing work environment across multiple stakeholder groups and countries, with comfort and efficiency

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Solid interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Strong customer service focus, with the ability to anticipate customer needs with a high level of responsiveness
- Proficiency in HR, Payroll and Benefit systems (ex. Workday) and technologies
- Ability to quickly embrace new technologies
- Experience establishing and maintaining customer and supplier relationships
- Supportive team player with a drive to create a positive work environment
- Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality
- Passion for continuous process improvement and simplification
- Ability to anticipate and resolve challenges
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to organize and analyze data
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Self-starter who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously with mínimal supervision
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing across all levels within the organization

**Inclusion and Diversity**:
GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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