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. **Job Summary** _The Global Payroll Equity and Tax Compliance Subject Matter Expert is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of global equity, taxable fringe benefits, and expatriate payroll transactions across multiple time zones and systems, while leveraging the GBS Center teams._ _In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors who handle employment tax calculations, payroll processing, reporting and tax disbursements. You will ensure the integrity of payroll information posted to the general ledger and support payroll management for audit activities, including SOC1 reporting. Additionally, you will provide subject-matter expertise to support the day-to-day operations of the global payroll organization, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions._ + Partners with HR and Legal to deliver stock-based compensation programs by preparing option exercises, RSUs and ESPP for proper payroll reporting and tax withholding. + Validate and approve periodic tax returns provided by third party tax providers, as necessary. + Applies specialist knowledge and skills to oversee employment tax activities that are recorded accurately and effectively, such as tax registration, statutory filing, on-time deposits, and financial reporting performed by the GBS Center teams. + Perform routine audits for payroll calculation methodologies and tests payroll system updates as part of the ongoing compliance review. + Coordinates internal/external audit inquiries and SOX / 404 controls documentation and compliance. + Navigate complex situations, recognize problematic areas, and take necessary action to deliver remittance on schedule in coordination with third-party vendors. + Provides in-depth analysis of policies to ensure accurate application of earnings, deductions and taxable events align with regulatory, relevant plan documents, and internal policy guidance. + Business continuity back up for regional team leader roles as necessary. + Acts as the Project Lead for cyclical payroll-related projects and acquisitions. + Support GBS payroll teams and RTR accountants to ensure payroll withholding accounts are reconciled. + Continuous evaluation and improvement mindset by evaluating existing work processes by implementing lean methodology to ensure the most effective use of resources and drive operational excellence. + Builds and nurtures strong working relationships with all levels across the organization, third party providers, and others to resolve issues. + Maintains record keeping and control systems across locations/countries to provide audit-ready books and records for related scope of work, while record-keeping and control systems across locations/countries to provide audit-ready books and records for the related scope of working internal safeguards that ensure compliance. **Expected Areas of Competence** + Expert knowledge of multi-country core payroll processes, particularly stock-based compensation, expatriate and benefits-in-kind transactions + Demonstrated experience using a chart of accounts and direct payroll accounting experience while applying laws, codes, policies, and procedures that affect the end-to-end payroll processes across countries. + Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and influencing, at all levels across countries. + Demonstrated due diligence and analytical skills. + Advanced mathematical and data modeling skills using excel formulas, such as v-lookup, pivot tables, and filtering. + Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, solve problems, and work under pressure. + Demonstrates characteristics of high potential for future development opportunities. **Education/ Experience Requirements** + Payroll Certifications Preferred (CPP, CIPP, CPM, PDL) + Experience with ADP GlobalView, SuccessFactors EC + Advanced degrees in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent. + 5-7 years’ experience with a large multinational organization, preferably within payroll, accounting or equity functions. **Travel Expectations** + > 5% EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability