Manager, International Payroll Operations

Genmab • Princeton, TX

48d

About The Position

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary® futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines® that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals’ unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees. Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so. Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us! The Role The Payroll Manager leads day-to-day international payroll operations across 11 different countries (AT, ES, DE, CH, IT, BE, PL, NZ, KR, FR, UK) and provides hands-on support for US payroll when needed. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely pay; drives process excellence and controls (incl. SOX); and partners closely with HR, other Finance teams, and external vendors. The manager will report to the Director, Global Payroll Operations.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Preferably experience with Workday, SAP, ActivPayroll and ADP Workforce Now
• Experience running payroll through global vendors and payroll integrations
• Certifications are a plus: CPP, Global Payroll Management Certificate (GPM), or country-specific credentials.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees