Group Payroll Manager / Head of Payroll in Cambridge

Group Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Group Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll is a highly visible and critical role within the Finance function.

TheGroup Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll is responsible for overseeing and directing all payroll operations to ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation across the organization. This role ensures compliance with local and international payroll regulations, drives process improvements, implements payroll technology solutions, and provides strategic leadership to the payroll team. The isGroup Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll expected to be able and willing to work to the vision, strategy and values of GEG Capital.

Duties will include

• Develop and implement payroll strategies aligned with company objectives and compliance requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the payroll team to ensure operational excellence.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal departments to streamline end-to-end payroll processes.
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees (including multiple countries if applicable).
• Ensure all statutory deductions (e.g., taxes, social security, pensions, benefits) are calculated and remitted accurately.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits.
• Stay up to date with legislation and tax laws affecting payroll operations.
• Provide regular payroll reports, analytics, and insights to leadership.
• Identify and drive process efficiencies, standardization, and automation opportunities.
• Evaluate and implement payroll systems, automation tools, and integrations with HRIS and finance platforms.
• Support budgeting and forecasting of payroll costs.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (masters preferred).
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-country payroll operations.
• Professional payroll or HR certification (e.g., CPP, CIPP, IPP, or equivalent) desirable.
• Demonstrated success in implementing payroll systems and process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in payroll and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, Oracle).

If you are interested and would like to discuss in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland