The Global Payroll Project Manager will be part of the Genus Payroll System Transformation. Your responsibility to the success of this project goes beyond day-to-day tasks. This implementation involves relationship building, working knowledge of an payroll systems (preferably a knowledge of iiPay), and accomplishing milestones based on a set program timeline. This role requires partnership with payroll SMEs, business/finance partners, and vendor partners to accomplish your tasks. In addition, you will use creative and critical thinking skills to ensure your portion of the project is well designed and avoids negative impact to employee payroll because the software is changing. Paramount to this position are strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex global payroll systems efficiently. This role plays a critical part in maintaining employee satisfaction and financial accuracy on a global scale. Be accountable for the performance and results of a team within own discipline Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges Make decision guided by policies, procedures and business plan in consultation with senior leadership Provide technical guidance to vendors, contractors, and colleagues Be required to have in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and knowledge of other disciplines Manage a team of professionals (direct and indirect) and adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges Impact the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent work experience 3 years of experience in payroll operations 5 years of experience in end-to-end payroll operations, including multi-state or global payroll Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage cross-functional stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven experience supporting or managing large-scale payroll or system transformation projects Knowledge of governmental regulations and desire to keep current with future changes Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com .