Manager Payroll- Center of Expertise at Bosch Group

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Compliance, SAP Payroll, Project Management, Change Management, Governance, Risk Management, Audit Remediation, M&A Integration, Strategic Planning, KPI Development, Internal Controls, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description We Are Bosch. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry. Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve. Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place. Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle. Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you. Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values. Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives. Job Description The Manager, Payroll, Center of Expertise serves as a strategic consultant, execution leader, and governance owner, responsible for ensuring payroll compliance and continuous improvement across U.S. and Canadian payroll operations. This role is designed for a leader who can translate strategy into structured, executable plans, drive complex initiatives to completion, and lead sustained change across multiple stakeholders. Success requires disciplined planning, accountability, and follow‑through. Key Responsibilities Develop and own multi‑year and annual payroll roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives, sequencing work, and actively managing dependencies and risks. Design, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives, supported by defined KPIs, effective risk management definition, and documented monitoring plans. Establish, govern, and support maintenance of standardized payroll policies and processes. Ensure operational excellence within internal controls followed by operations team in HRS per Central Directives, ensuring consistent application and sustained compliance. Partner with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to drive adoption and execution of changes. Translate regulatory and legislative changes into actionable implementation plans, ensuring timely and scalable adoption across payroll operations. Act as a design and governance expert within SAP Payroll, influencing configuration, controls (in alignment with risk management), enhancements, and system integrations. Manage and support payroll audits and compliance assessments, including development and execution of remediation plans with clearly defined owners, milestones, and timelines. Provide payroll expertise within M&A activity, including due diligence, integration planning, execution, and post‑merger stabilization. Hold self and partners accountable for results, including progress tracking, risk escalation, and delivery against commitments. What Success Looks Like in This Role Stakeholders have clear understanding of scope, timing, and ownership Initiatives move forward through planned milestones Changes are embedded and intentionally planned, communicated, and reinforced Risks are surfaced early and proactively Ensure sustainable compliance of payroll, resilient, and scalable over time Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, with deep expertise in U.S. payroll compliance; Canadian payroll experience preferred. Hands‑on SAP Payroll experience, including involvement in system design, controls, implementations, or major enhancements. Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives from concept through execution. Strong project management and change management capabilities, including planning, sequencing, and driving adoption. Proven ability to operate independently, manage priorities, and deliver on commitments in a matrixed environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading payroll workstreams for system implementations or large‑scale transformations. Prior responsibility for governance frameworks, audit remediation, or enterprise‑level compliance programs. Additional Information In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses. Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans *Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives · FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) · AWIM (A World In Motion) Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. Legal Entity: Robert Bosch LLC

Responsibilities

The role serves as a strategic consultant and governance owner responsible for payroll compliance and continuous improvement across U.S. and Canadian operations. Key duties include developing payroll roadmaps, managing SAP Payroll configuration, and leading M&A payroll integration.