Global Payroll Manager in London

Global Payroll Manager – oversee the Payroll and Time Processing operation and statutory processing for Hamilton Lane, managing payroll services for 16 countries across EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, benefits, and pay distribution across multiple time zones and currencies.
• Create and enhance sustainable processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement within payroll and time functions.
• Manage financial controls and accounting processes for payrolls.
• Build strong partnerships with internal business partners (HR, Finance, Legal, Compliance, IT, and Accounting) to provide an exceptional payroll experience for employees.
• Generate comprehensive payroll reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships to ensure service level agreements are met and quality service delivery is maintained.
• Lead month‑end close activities, including reviewing/approving journal entries, account reconciliations, and payroll accruals.
• Support payroll implementation in new countries, including system setup, compliance alignment, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6–10+ years of global payroll experience with management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of global payroll regulations, practices, and procedures, with proven experience managing complex operations in a multinational environment.
• Proficiency in Workday, SAP, or Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) systems.
• Experience with global payroll providers such as Cloud Pay, ADP Straightine, Celergo, or similar.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to deliver excellent service to employees at all levels.
• Ability to work across time zones and support a global employee population.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including leading complex cross‑functional projects.
• Attention to detail and flexibility in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus, including knowledge of restricted stock, commission structures, employee stock purchase plans, and carry interest payments.
• Proficient in English; multilingual skills in German, Spanish, or other languages are desirable.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, mental health resources, health & fitness reimbursement program, and Wellness Rewards Program.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement programs and continuous education and development training.
• Paid time off for volunteering and for new parents, newlyweds, and nursing parents.
• Adoption reimbursement program and travel support for nursing parents.
• Retirement program contributions and an employee stock‑purchasing plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hamilton Lane is an affirmative action‑equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other classification prohibited by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources.

E-Verify

The employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program. The Company will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.