Manager, Payroll - EMEA (15 Months FTC)

At Deckers Brands, we believe that every employee could bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. We strive to create a workplace that values all people, where we embrace differences, and everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

The Role: As Payroll Manager EMEA, you'll lead a team of five payroll specialists, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries. You'll be the right hand to the Senior Payroll Manager, driving operational excellence, process improvements, and acting as a subject–matter expert for payroll across the region. This role is based in London and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our payroll operations and team development.

Your Impact:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of payroll specialists, fostering a positive and collaborative environment
• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for all EMEA countries, ensuring compliance with local legislation and company standards
• Audit and approve payrolls, maintaining accuracy and integrity of payroll accounts
• Initiate and drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
• Manage team capacity planning, workload distribution, and succession planning
• Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll compliance, audit findings, and regulatory queries
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Retail Operations) and external payroll partners
• Represent Payroll in monthly financial close activities, ensuring accurate reporting, accruals, and journals
• Maintain and update payroll systems (Kronos, Oracle, ADP), aligning with business needs
• Participate in and lead payroll‑related projects and initiatives

Who You Are:

• A team player, who thrives working in a cross‑functional collaborative environment
• Excellent communicator and confident in engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Self‑starter with initiative, resilience, and a positive outlook
• Champion of Deckers values, bringing passion and integrity to your work

We would Love to Hear from People with:

• Experienced payroll professional with extensive experience in a multinational EMEA payroll function
• Certified Payroll Professional (CIPP) certification is preferred
• Proven managerial experience, able to lead by example and inspire your team
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and highly organized, thriving in a fast‑paced environment
• Skilled in payroll and HR software (ADP, Workday, Oracle, Kronos)
• Knowledgeable about SOX compliance and technical aspects of payroll processing

What We Will Give You:

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses – We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Generous Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half‑day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities – Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a pay‑check. From generous discounts to community‑based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development – Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme.
• Hybrid & flexible working environment

Equal Employment Opportunity: Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands.