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. 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. 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 Preferably experience with Workday, SAP , ActivPayroll and ADP Workforce Now Experience running payroll through global vendors and payroll integrations 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 Certifications are a plus: CPP, Global Payroll Management Certificate (GPM), or country-specific credentials. For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows: $98.000,00$147.000,00 The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as discretionary bonuses and long-term incentives. When you join Genmab, you’re joining a culture that supports your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellness. Within the first year, regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible for: 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 About You You are genuinely passionate about our purpose You bring precision and excellence to all that you do You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to) You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so! Locations Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you’re in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate. About Genmab Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab’s vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO®) antibody medicines. Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X . Genmab is committed to protecting your personal data and privacy. Please see our privacy policy for handling your data in connection with your application on our website Job Applicant Privacy Notice (genmab.com) . Please note that if you are applying for a position in the Netherlands, Genmab’s policy for all permanently budgeted hires in NL is initially to offer a fixed-term employment contract for a year, if the employee performs well and if the business conditions do not change, renewal for an indefinite term may be considered after the fixed-term employment contract.
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