Global Payroll Manager

We are hiring a Global Payroll Manager
, ideally a candidate who thrives on building scalable systems, automating manual processes, and creating operational excellence in a high growth technology environment.

We are looking for a leader who combines deep payroll expertise with a systems oriented mindset. You should be passionate about process improvement, automation, and leveraging technology to increase accuracy, efficiency, transparency, and employee satisfaction. Experience supporting a remote, international workforce is highly valued, as is a genuine interest in the software and technology industry.

This is a management position which requires confidence in setting direction, managing priorities, developing team members, and communicating effectively with stakeholders across the business. As we continue to grow globally, you will play a key role in scaling our payroll infrastructure and raising the standard for operational excellence. This role will report to the Global Financial Controller.

Location: This role is home-based in EMEA time zones, with the option to be based in our London office.

The role entails

• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, and external payroll providers to support payroll operations and compliance
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations across different countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
• Review, validate, and approve payrolls prior to final processing
• Establish and maintain strong payroll controls to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Perform payroll and salary cost analyses, investigating and explaining variances
• Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll tax, statutory, reporting, and employment-related requirements across jurisdictions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related audits, coordinating responses to internal and external audit requests
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that may impact payroll processes, controls, or compliance obligations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, scalability, and the employee experience
• Continue to develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Maintain strong relationships with payroll vendors and service providers, ensuring service levels and deliverables are met
• Incorporate industry best practices, emerging technology, including AI, to improve reporting quality, efficiency, and accuracy
• Lead, mentor and coach a team of global payroll professionals
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements while identifying and managing compliance risks.

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
• Significant payroll experience supporting multi-country and/or global payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation, and internal controls
• Experience managing payroll audits and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and spreadsheet-based analysis
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills
• Leadership and commitment to skills development and mentorship
• The work ethic and confidence to shine alongside motivated colleagues
• A track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Appreciative of diversity, polite, and effective in a multi-cultural, multi-national organization
• Thoughtfulness and self-motivation
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long

In addition we expect that you will match our values, by being:

• Precise, taking care to deliver correctness and clarity
• Reliable, delivering high quality work that builds trust and confidence
• Accessible, collaborating to build products and systems that are usable
• Adroit, blending enthusiasm, knowledge, adaptability, style and character

• Experience implementing or optimizing payroll platforms and HRIS systems
• Payroll management experience in publicly traded or pre-IPO companies
• A passion for technology and a desire to work with motivated colleagues
• Experience supporting rapid expansion, including new country payroll launches
• A passion for…