Payroll Manager EMEA in London

We are seeking an experienced EMEA Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for our European region, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time and that local laws and tax regulations are fully complied with.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations for all European countries where we operate, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Maintain data integrity and accuracy in payroll systems, implementing appropriate audit controls and ensuring these are consistently followed.
• Document payroll processes and identify and drive process improvements.
• Drive process standardisation and continuous improvement across our payrolls.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in local laws and regulations that affect payroll operations.
• Manage the tax year end reporting, including the UK P11D process.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all payroll-related taxes, benefits and deductions are accurately calculated and processed.
• Maintain accurate and complete payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Perform payroll accounting related duties including GL account reconciliations.
• Provide regular payroll reports and analysis to senior management.
• Deal with payroll queries from various stakeholders.
• International Visitor Tracking & HMRC Reporting: Data consolidation from multiple sources, 90+ day threshold monitoring, PAYE obligation management.
• PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) Management; Taxable benefit identification and coordination, Compliance review process with Finance system reference, HMRC submission process.
• Develop strong and effective working relationships with our in-country payroll vendors, ensuring that service level agreements are fit for purpose and are met.
• Review the current payroll providers and assess any new potential payroll providers on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of payroll management experience in a multi-country environment.
• Strong understanding of EMEA payroll regulations and tax legislation across multiple countries.
• Knowledge of payroll outsourcing models and vendor management.
• Proficiency with payroll management systems and accounting software.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory compliance, tax filings and employment law across EMEA regions.
• Experience in large, complex multinational organizations.
• Experience with international assignee payroll and expatriate tax compliance.
• CIPP/Europe (Certified International Professional in Payroll – Europe) or similar certification.

Personal Qualities and Skills

• Attention to Detail – Critical for accurate payroll processing and regulatory compliance.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving – Ability to navigate complex multi-country payroll challenges.
• Process Improvement Mindset – Drive to standardise, document and continuously improve workflows.
• Multi-Priority Management – Juggling complex payroll cycles, tax compliance and vendor relationships with tight deadlines.
• Independence & Team Orientation – Ability to work autonomously whilst being a collaborative team member.
• Confidentiality & Security – Handling sensitive employee data responsibly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.