Payroll Manager in Aylesbury

Payroll Manager Fixed-Term Contract Location: Avignon,France/ Haddenham,UK/ Lodz,Poland Role Objective We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across EMEA/NA landscape. This senior-level role will ensure operational excellence, continuity, governance, and technical stability across a multi-country SAP payroll environment. The position requires deep operational expertise, multi-country payroll coordination, and management of high-impact payroll activities within an international environment. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate payroll operations across multiple SAP payroll countries within EMEA, ensuring a curacy, compliance, and consistency of execution. Act as senior escalation point for complex payroll issues, and cross-country operational challenges. Provide backup support for key payroll roles within the region (including UK payroll coverage when required). Support payroll activities outside EMEA when necessary, including oversight or coordination for North America and South Africa Provide expertise on complex payroll cases or processes (e.g., profit-sharing calculations, complex regulatory updates). Monitor payroll KPIs, service levels, and operational performance across countries. Identify operational risks and ensure continuity of payroll execution across assigned geographies. Ensure documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to company policies and local legislation. Support internal and external audits as required Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, IT, Total Rewards Teams to ensure alignment, effective stakeholder management, and high service standards