Payroll Assoc-Development Program
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
Join our Global Payroll team as a Graduate Payroll Associate, where you will take an active role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll services across multiple markets within the APAC region. This position is designed for recent graduates looking to begin a professional career in Payroll, HR Operations, or Finance Shared Services, with opportunities to grow into senior or specialist payroll roles.
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation, validation, and reconciliation of payroll data while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. You’ll collaborate closely with regional teams, external payroll vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure all payroll processes meet company and statutory requirements.
How You'll Create Impact
- Support the full payroll cycle, including data preparation, validation, and reconciliation of employee pay.
- Organize and maintain payroll information to ensure compliance, accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Review payroll inputs such as time and attendance records and employee master data to ensure accuracy.
- Prepare payroll reports to support audits, management reviews, and post-payroll analysis.
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries via internal channels and ticketing systems.
- Support compliance and audit activities, maintaining accurate records and adherence to policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiency.
- Continuously look for ways to improve processes and make payroll operations more efficient.
- Maintain payroll procedure documentation and provide backup support to teammates as required.
- Uphold confidentiality and always safeguard sensitive payroll information.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong numerical aptitude with exceptional attention to detail.
- Organized and excellent record-keeping and information management skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across team and levels
- A proactive problem solver with initiative.
- Energetic, positive, and adaptable, with a can-do attitude toward challenges and projects.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
- Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and compliance.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTable) and general familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrated fluency in English with ability to communicate both orally and in written form across all levels of the organization and proficiency in additional APAC languages is a plus.
- Familiarity with payroll systems and reporting tools is a plus.
- GPA of 3.5 or above preferred.
Travel Expectations
Less than 5%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability