Head of Payroll

I'm currently partnering with a global organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high‑performing payroll function with responsibility for driving payroll strategy, operational excellence, and the implementation of a unified payroll solution across multiple countries throughout the EMEA region.

• Lead payroll operations across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery
• Manage payroll governance, controls, reconciliations and audit readiness
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and vendor performance management
• Lead, coach and develop payroll teams across Edinburgh and Dubai
• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, IT and external providers to deliver best‑in‑class payroll services
• Support acquisitions and payroll integrations across the region
• Play a key role in wider transformation and change programmes

• Extensive experience managing complex, multi‑country payrolls across the EMEA region
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax and statutory compliance requirements
• Proven leadership experience within a regional payroll environment
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder management skills

• Significant responsibility and visibility within a global organisation
• Opportunity to shape and develop a growing shared services function
• Leadership role with international exposure
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you'd be interested in learning more, or know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.