Global Payroll Manager

Overview

Global Payroll Manager
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Reports to:

Global Tax Manager. Status:
Permanent, full-time. Team:
Finance.

We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 370 employees across multiple international locations. This role provides subject matter expertise, leadership, and direction to a small global payroll team based in the UK, US, and Canada.

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across all jurisdictions
• Manage payroll compliance, statutory reporting, and payments to tax authorities
• Act as the primary escalation point for payroll queries and third-party providers (including EORs)
• Lead payroll projects, system implementations, and continuous process improvements
• Review payroll journals, reconciliations, reports, and support budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure strong internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness

• Proven experience managing multi-country, multi-currency payroll operations
• Demonstrated people management experience in a payroll leadership role
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, benefits, and statutory requirements
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with payroll systems