BGC Group is seeking an experienced senior payroll professional to lead payroll delivery across EMEA and APAC on an interim basis.
The role will oversee payroll in a complex, international financial services environment. Our workforce includes brokers, investment bankers, LLP members and employees across multiple jurisdictions, with varied contractual and compensation arrangements. The successful candidate will bring strong payroll leadership and control experience, and the ability to manage complex pay structures accurately and consistently.
Experience in financial services would be an advantage. A background managing payroll in a highly complex, multi-country environment is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead payroll operations across EMEA and APAC, ensuring employees and members are paid accurately and on time.
- Oversee payroll processes for diverse worker populations, including employees, LLP members, brokers and investment bankers.
- Manage complex pay arrangements, which may include variable compensation, bonuses, commissions, allowances, partnership-related payments and other contractual terms.
- Provide senior oversight of payroll providers and in-country teams, monitoring service quality, delivery and issue resolution.
- Maintain strong payroll controls, governance and documentation, and ensure appropriate checks are completed each pay cycle.
- Support compliance with local payroll, tax, social security and employment requirements across the relevant jurisdictions.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Reward and business stakeholders to resolve payroll matters and improve processes.
- Manage escalations, investigate discrepancies and oversee timely resolution of payroll queries.
- Identify operational risks and opportunities to strengthen payroll processes, controls and reporting.
- Provide clear updates on payroll performance, material issues, risks and required decisions to senior stakeholders.
- Support knowledge transfer and leave the payroll function with clear processes and documentation at the end of the assignment.
Experience and skills
- Significant senior-level experience leading payroll in a complex, multi-country environment.
- Demonstrable experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions in EMEA and/or APAC.
- Strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, governance and audit requirements.
- Experience overseeing external payroll providers and working with in-country payroll teams.
- Ability to manage complex compensation and contractual arrangements accurately.
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax and statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience operating in financial services is preferred, particularly in a business with brokers, investment bankers or partnership structures.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders and specialist teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with close attention to detail.
- Able to take ownership quickly, prioritise effectively and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to explain complex payroll matters to non-specialists.
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Payroll Lead - EMEA & APAC in London employer: BGC Group
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