Lead, Payroll Services, Global Delivery Center

Lead, Payroll Services

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. Newmont's Service Enablement Group (SEG) is a new internal Newmont function that aims to improve processes and service delivery for the organization. It is comprised of two parts: A Process Excellence team and a future-state service delivery model who design will be informed by the work of the Process Excellence team.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Your Impact

As the Lead, Payroll Services, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of accurate and compliant payroll for a global workforce. Your leadership ensures timely payments, adherence to regulatory standards, and continuous process improvements that elevate payroll service delivery across Newmont's operations.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Lead all payroll production activities, ensuring accuracy in employee pay data and month-end remittances for both permanent and casual staff.
• Review, assess, and authorize weekly and monthly payroll reports before posting to ledgers.
• Manage urgent and exception payments, escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor service delivery performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific and U.S. payroll legislation, internal controls, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Evaluate payroll risks, tax obligations, and governance requirements, addressing or escalating as appropriate.
• Oversee the transition of payroll from outsourced providers to internal teams.
• Facilitate internal and external payroll audits.
• Coach and develop team members through training and professional development.
• Partner with Process Excellence teams to enhance user experience and optimize payroll systems.

Prerequisites For Your Success In This Role

• Degree in IT, Human Resources, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Advanced proficiency in SAP HCM/Payroll modules and SuccessFactors Compensation.
• Payroll governance and compliance management.
• Managing payroll delivery in a Global Shared Services environment.
• Performance data analysis and gap resolution.
• Competent proficiency in creating and delivering process and standards training.
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, regulatory compliance, collective bargaining arrangements, and time/attendance systems.

Your Work Environment

• You will be part of Newmont's Global Delivery Center (GDC) in Costa Rica, working within the Finance function. The role is people-focused and involves cross-functional collaboration with global stakeholders across People, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain teams.
• While the position is intended to be hybrid, as we establish our foundation, we will begin on-site to foster strong relationships, align our strategies, and ensure a solid framework for long-term success.
• Compensation will be aligned with the local Costa Rican market and paid in Costa Rican colones (CRC).

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.

Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.