Genmab · 2 months ago
Manager, International Payroll Operations
Genmab is an international biotechnology company dedicated to improving patients' lives through innovative antibody therapeutics. The Payroll Manager will lead day-to-day international payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and compliant pay while driving process excellence and collaborating closely with HR and Finance teams.
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Responsibilities
You will own international payroll operations
Manage end-to-end payroll across multiple entities and countries, including checking gross-to-net calculations, payments, year-end activities, and employee inquiries
Operate and govern third-party providers
Maintain country calendars, FX considerations, and multi-currency funding
Ensure compliance with local wage taxes, social security legislation, pensions schemes, and reporting requirements; and support with the annual filing activities where needed
Support US payroll operations (as needed)
Act as support for the processing of the US bi-weekly cycles, off-cycles and year-end activities
Compliance, controls & audit
Prepare reconciliations (payroll to GL, balance sheet accounts, P&L accounts) and support internal/external audits
Uphold global data privacy (GDPR/CCPA) and secure handling of sensitive data
Process improvement & systems
Streamline workflows, templates, and file interfaces
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Tax Law, Fiscal Economics or related field; or equivalent experience
7+ years payroll experience with significant international scope (EMEA and/or APAC) and 3+ years US multistate exposure
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxes, benefits, and year-end payroll activities in multiple jurisdictions
Experience with Workday, SAP, ActivPayroll and ADP Workforce Now
Experience running payroll through global vendors and payroll integrations
Solid accounting acumen (journal entries, reconciliations) and control mindset (SOX is a plus)
Advanced Excel; comfortable with large datasets and reconciliations
Clear, professional communicator across diverse cultures and seniority levels
Preferred
Certifications are a plus: CPP, Global Payroll Management Certificate (GPM), or country-specific credentials
Benefits
401(k) Plan: 100% match on the first 6% of contributions
Health Benefits: Two medical plan options (including HDHP with HSA), dental, and vision insurance
Voluntary Plans: Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 12 weeks of discretionary paid parental leave
Support Resources: Access to child and adult backup care, family support programs, financial wellness tools, and emotional well-being support
Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and personal expenses
Company
Genmab
Genmab is a biotechnology company focused on developing fully human antibody therapeutics for the potential treatment of cancer.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.7BKey Investors
Morgan Stanley Senior FundingGlaxoSmithKlineIndex Ventures
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $6B
2025-09-29Post Ipo Debt· $5.5B
2010-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $134M
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