At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global payroll operations across Asia, LATAM and EMEA for a dynamic international business.
- Company: Join a highly successful international company with a fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in payroll management.
- Other info: Immediate start for a 12-month fixed-term contract with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Perfect for experienced payroll leaders looking to drive transformation and best practices globally.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in global payroll and strong stakeholder management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Marc Daniels is partnering with a highly successful international business to recruit an experienced Head of Global Payroll (12-month FTC) to take ownership of payroll operations across a complex multi-entity group.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior payroll leader with strong experience managing international payrolls across Asia, LATAM and EMEA.
This role requires the candidate to be immediately available, as it is a 12-month FTC.
The role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery in a fast-paced global environment.
Similar London-based global payroll roles often combine multi-country compliance, vendor management, systems improvement and close partnership with Finance and HR.
The Role You will lead the end-to-end global payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery across multiple regions.
Working closely with Finance, HR and external providers, you will oversee payroll governance, reporting, controls and process improvement across the group's international entities.
The role will also involve supporting payroll transformation projects, driving standardisation and ensuring best practice across jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage global payroll activity across Asia, LATAM and EMEA.
Ensure all payrolls are processed accurately, on time and in line with local legislation.
Manage relationships with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders.
Review payroll outputs, journals and reconciliations.
Support month-end reporting, audits and payroll controls.
Drive payroll process improvements and systems enhancement projects.
Maintain strong compliance with tax, statutory and regulatory requirements.
Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries and escalations.
About You Significant experience in a senior global payroll role.
Strong knowledge of international payroll processes and legislation.
Experience managing payroll across multi-entity, multi-country environments.
Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills.
Strong systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-growth or complex international business.
CIPP qualification or equivalent is desirable
Head of Global Payroll employer: Marc Daniels
As a Payroll and Benefits Administrator at our Colchester Head Office, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and employee well-being. We offer a supportive work culture with flexible hybrid working arrangements after your initial probation period, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. Our commitment to employee satisfaction is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package and the vibrant community atmosphere at our Colchester location.
