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Global Process Owner Payroll and Time & Attendance

Continental
Rochester Hills, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 May 2025

About the role

Company Description

ABOUT US


OESL – Original Equipment Solutions, For Future Mobility
Are you ready to move Forward Together with a global, dedicated, and experienced team? Join us
and take the opportunity to contribute to our future in the fundamentally changing automotive industry with
your new role as Global Process Owner Payroll and Time & Attendance (m/f/d) in the stand-alone
Business Area Original Equipment Solutions.


Original Equipment Solutions
With more than 17.000 employees and around 2 billion euros sales, present in 15 countries with 35
locations and tech centers – OESL is a global player in the automotive sector with extended material
competence in rubber, plastic, and metal, serving all major OEM’s and commercial vehicle customers’
needs with millions of parts in high quality.


People Services with a Heart
People Services are more than just processes - they are opportunities to connect with and support our
employees. We focus on delivering services with empathy, understanding, and a human touch. By
providing personalized support and addressing individual needs, we ensure employees feel heard,
valued, and cared for. Every interaction reflects our commitment to fostering trust and a positive
employee experience.

 

 

Job Description

Process Design & Governance

Own and evolve the end-to-end Payroll and Time & Attendance global processes, ensuring efficiency,
compliance, and scalability across all regions.
Define and maintain global process standards, documentation, and control frameworks, ensuring
alignment with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., local tax, labor laws, social security).
Maintain and regularly review Process Design Documents (PDDs) and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) for Payroll and T&A activities.
Develops and maintain global Risks and Control Matrix and ensures implementation of the control
process.


Business Process Outsource Partner Governance & Partnership

Act as the primary process owner interface for the BPO partner managing HR Operations services.
Ensure the BPO provider adheres to defined SLAs, process controls, and compliance requirements
across all supported countries.
Coordinate change requests, escalations, and new country implementations or transitions into the BPO
model.


Internal Process Control

Establish process-level controls and internal checkpoints to ensure accuracy, compliance, and mitigation
of operational risks.

Partner with Internal Audit, Compliance, and Finance to ensure a robust internal controls environment and
full audit readiness.
Monitor the effectiveness of controls and continuously identify opportunities to strengthen the process
governance framework.


Continuous Process Improvement

Monitor and analyze global KPIs and SLAs for Payroll and T&A services to ensure performance,
accuracy, and timeliness.
Lead process improvement initiatives to increase automation, reduce errors, and enhance employee
experience—leveraging tools such as RPA, workflow automation, and advanced reporting.
Support incident resolution and root cause analysis, collaborating with regional teams, HRIS, IT, and
Finance.
 

Qualifications


Education & Experience - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance or a
related field. Minimum 5–7 years of experience in global Payroll and Time & Attendance process
management within a multinational, ideally in the automotive or manufacturing sector. Familiarity with HR 
and Payroll systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, ADP, or other local payroll vendors).


Expertise in HR Services Governance - An experienced HR governance professional with a strong
background in HR shared services, data management, and outsourced services. Strong vendor
management experience, with a background in monitoring supplier performance and ensuring SLA
compliance.


Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Strong analytical skills to assess system issues and develop
effective solutions.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

  • Immediate Benefits
  • Robust Total Rewards Package
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time Off  
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
  • Competitive Bonus Programs
  • Employee 401k Match
  • Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
  • Hybrid Work
  • Employee Assistan

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