Payroll Process & HCM Systems Lead

Primary Function of Position:

The Payroll Process & HCM System Lead acts as the strategic bridge between technical Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms and the functional operations of payroll for U.S. and Canada.

This position will lead projects and process improvement initiatives as well as be the primary point of contact with HR systems and HR business teams. The Payroll Process & HCM System Lead will bring a mindset of accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement while possessing a strong financial acumen and problem-solving skill set.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Critical individual contributor role to drive partnership with Workday HR teams and ensure no impact to payroll processes; subject matter expert of payroll systems utilized by Company.
• Provide operational and strategic oversight of payroll services for U.S. and Canada while ensuring an effective governance of policies and procedures.
• Identify improvements and best practices to drive process excellence aimed at ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions.
• Mitigate and investigate risk proactively; maintain effective internal controls for department and enhance controls when necessary to drive risk reduction.
• Assist in identifying error root causes, resolutions, and process refinements to prevent and eliminate repetitive errors.
• Drive efficiencies of payroll related reporting to support organizational needs; develop payroll metrics to track productivity and performance.
• Analyze current business operations to streamline workflows, eliminate manual data entry, and integrate payroll with broader HR functions.
• Acting as a subject matter expert (SME) to gather requirements from business leaders, facilitate workshops, and provide high-level reporting for decision-making.
• Primary liaison with Human Resources and ensure cross-functional collaboration. Attend HR all-hands as necessary to build rapport.
• Devise long-term strategic plan of the organization and identify capabilities and investments in systems to achieve plan.
• Other projects and process improvements as identified.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5 to 10 years of payroll experience in a large dynamic company setting.
• Strong technical skills; experience managing systems and data flows.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas (e.g., INDEX/MATCH, XLOOKUP, nested logic), PivotTables, Power Query, data modeling, and large dataset management; ability to build scalable, audit-ready tools and automate processes.
• Forward-thinking leader with strong executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in taking short- and long-range approach in achieving results.
• This role requires working onsite in our Peachtree Corners, GA office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.
• Occasional travel to our Sunnyvale, CA headquarters may be necessary to drive cross-functional efforts and build a rapport across various stakeholders.

Required Education and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or 6 years of equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant payroll leadership experience.
• CPP or FPC certification preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience: 

• Experience with Workday, ADP Vantage, and time & attendance (T&A) administrative oversight preferred.

 

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We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

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who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.