Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation develops life sciences and diagnostic technologies used in scientific research, biotechnology, and clinical testing. Its businesses provide instruments, software, technologies, and services for academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and clinical laboratories, with a focus on biotechnology tools, diagnostics platforms, and other life sciences products. The company manages its operations through the Danaher Business System and grows its portfolio through acquisitions that expand its technology and customer reach.

Remote Payroll Manager, Italy

Lead regional payroll operations for Danaher’s life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology businesses. Oversee compliance, accurate processing, audits, team performance, governance, and continuous improvement across the MEDNA region.

Description

  • Manage complete payroll cycles to ensure accurate and timely processing.
  • Approve applicable payroll-related payments within the assigned jurisdiction.
  • Audit payroll amounts and processes for accuracy.
  • Prepare documentation for internal and external regional payroll audits.
  • Maintain operational accuracy and compliance with local and regional labor and tax requirements.
  • Confirm that all payroll-related payments are completed as required.
  • Lead payroll team performance, capacity planning, and professional development.
  • Manage PTO scheduling and hiring decisions to support efficient operations.
  • Track and assess payroll KPIs, including error rates, processing times, and stakeholder feedback.
  • Maintain and revise payroll process documentation, including software development workflows.
  • Partner with HRIS and IT teams on system improvements and troubleshooting.
  • Review ServiceNow (DHR Assist) tickets, email requests, and benefits feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Work with HR and Finance to deliver payroll reports and operational insights.
  • Assess appropriate data access and sharing for internal stakeholders.
  • Direct regional payroll operations, risk management, continuous improvement, and governance across MEDNA.
  • Report to the Director of EMEA Payroll within the Corporate organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or 7–9 years of relevant payroll experience.
  • Three to five years of experience processing and managing complex EMEA payrolls, including tax, compliance, and labor regulations.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
  • Ability to guide teams through change, implement new processes or standards, and manage performance effectively.
  • CPP certification.
  • Strategic approach to resolving payroll issues while considering timing and tax consequences.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships.
  • Proficiency with payroll systems and reporting tools.
  • Fluency in English and additional European languages.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Experience managing payroll and time-system implementations and M&A activities.

Benefits

  • Meal vouchers.
  • Statutory healthcare fund.
  • Additional health insurance.
  • Life and dread disease coverage.
  • Supplementary pension plan.
  • Reduced weekly working time.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Personify Health.
  • Occupational health services.
  • Recognition and reward program.
  • Training and development initiatives.
  • Company-paid sick leave integration.
  • Bonus or incentive pay of 10% of annual base salary.
  • Remote work from home for eligible roles.
  • Flexible remote working arrangements.

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