Regional Lead, Taxes - Europe & Americas

Job Details

Location:

London, G

Employment Type:

Permanent
Posting

Start Date:

09/06/2026
Posting End Date: 20/07/2026

We are seeking an employment tax leader to take on the role of Regional Lead, Employment Taxes – Europe & Americas. This is a critical Employment Taxes leadership position at the intersection of tax, HR, and business strategy. You will drive the employment tax agenda across a complex, multi‑jurisdictional environment, ensuring robust governance and regulatory excellence that enable business growth. You will play a key role in shaping regional and global tax strategy, advising senior stakeholders, and positioning the organisation at the forefront of employment tax best practice, risk management, and transformation by partnering closely with the Head of Employment Taxes and Executive Tax Governance.

Lead a Regional Tax Agenda

• Execute the employment tax strategy across Europe & Americas
• Establish a strong, scalable governance and risk framework across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure excellence in tax compliance, controls, governance and regulatory reporting
• Manage & govern employment tax risk across Europe & Americas

Be a Trusted Strategic Advisor

• Act as a senior subject matter expert, influencing business decisions and transformation initiatives
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Reward, Payroll, Mobility, and Group Tax
• Advise on high‑impact projects including restructurings, new market entries, and complex cross‑border matters

Own Risk & Regulatory Excellence

• Proactively manage the employment tax risk profile across the Region
• Engage with tax authorities, including HMRC, and manage audits and investigations
• Maintain responsibility for key UK compliance areas including:
• Business Traveller reporting (appendix 6 and
  4)
• PAYE Settlement Agreements (PSA)
• P11D / P11D(b) reporting
• Senior Accounting Officer (SAO) obligations

Drive Transformation & Innovation

• Champion tax automation, and process optimisation of tax processes
• Continuously enhance efficiency, controls, and employee experience
• Embed a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the Region

Lead & Inspire

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing regional employment tax team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and inclusion
• Drive consistency, discipline, and operational excellence across markets

• Strong employment tax expertise in the UK (expert level)
• Experience across Europe and/or Americas employment tax frameworks
• Proven ability to manage complex cross‑border tax matters such as benefits, expenses, mobility, employment status
• Experience engaging with tax authorities and managing audits
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience leading teams and operating in a matrix, international environment

• Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA)
• Association of Tax Technicians (ATT)

• Competitive salary and benefits aligned to Fair Pay Charter
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, flexible voluntary benefits in some locations
• Time‑off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days)
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, Employee Assistance Programme, mental health resources and self‑help toolkits
• Continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill, access to physical, virtual and digital learning
• Inclusive and values‑driven environment with emphasis on diversity and inclusion