Payroll Manager EMEA

We’re seeking an experienced payroll professional to own payroll operations across our European region, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness while driving meaningful transformation. This is a genuine opportunity to combine core operational delivery with the autonomy to modernise processes, improve service delivery, and build strategic partnerships with our payroll vendors, all supported by a highly respected P&C operations team. If you’re motivated by continuous improvement, take pride in operational excellence, and want to lead payroll as a strategic function, this role offers real scope and impact.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Payroll Operations
  • Overseeing payroll operations for all European countries where we operate, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.
  • Data integrity and accuracy in payroll systems, implementing appropriate audit controls and ensuring these are consistently followed.
  • Documenting payroll processes and identifying and driving process improvements.
  • Driving process standardisation and continuous improvement across our payrolls.
  • Staying up-to-date with changes in local laws and regulations that affect payroll operations.
  • Managing the tax year end reporting, including the UK P11D process.
• Payroll Cycle Management
  • Collaborating with other departments to ensure that all payroll-related taxes, benefits, and deductions are accurately calculated and processed.
  • Maintaining accurate and complete payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
  • Performing payroll accounting related duties including GL account reconciliations.
  • Providing regular payroll reports and analysis to senior management.
  • Dealing with payroll queries from various stakeholders.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting
  • International Visitor Tracking & HMRC Reporting: Data consolidation from multiple sources (Melon, reception logs, flexible working requests), 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.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team

• Experience & Knowledge Required
  • 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.
• 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.
• Qualifications
  • CIPP/Europe (Certified International Professional in Payroll – Europe) or similar certification.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including an annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.