Payroll Operations and Global Mobility Manager

Summary

£55,000* up to £77,000* per annum | 35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic HR Services team as the Payroll Support & Global Mobility Manager where you will be leading a team of colleagues in Head Office and providing central support to both regional and head office colleagues. You will build open and productive working relationships across the team and the wider business to implement new projects, systems and payroll processes. You'll be a natural people-person, a confident communicator and an ambassador for positive change. This role will give you responsibility and autonomy to support the strategic goals of the HR Services Department while reporting directly into the Head of HR Operations. At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the‑art office, where you can enjoy an on‑site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you’ll do

• Oversee and ensure accurate and timely payroll for c.35,000+ employees based across Great Britain
• Oversee the Global Mobility team and provide support and guidance as required
• Deliver key support to senior management team
• Prepare comprehensive and succinct reporting
• Lead the dynamic Payroll team members in line with our corporate principles and legislation
• Develop the Payroll team to deliver an excellent standard of service to all colleagues and stakeholders
• Actively engage with ongoing digitalization projects to ensure successful and sustainable implementation
• Ensure compliance with legal and internal guidelines throughout the HR lifecycle journey (inc. GDPR, Eligibility to Work and HMRC Tax and National Insurance requirements)
• Proactively review and update company policy requirements and team training material in accordance with legislation
• Uphold colleague confidentiality at all times

What you’ll need

• CIPP qualified advantageous
• A good understanding of immigration rules and processes
• Demonstrable history of career progression within payroll
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently within a high-pressured environment
• Ability to priorities and delegate effectively
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• A naturally analytical mindset with plenty of common sense
• Excellent standard of numeracy
• Ability to deliver impactful presentations to all levels of stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial flair with a talent for negotiating and networking at the highest levels
• The ability to make important decisions and deliver to tight deadlines
• German Language not essential but preferred

What you’ll receive

• 35 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Pension scheme
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications,

• Includes a 10% non-contractual London weighting