Senior Payroll Manager

We’re partnering with a premium global retail brand to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead their UK and International payroll function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a complex, multi-country payroll operation within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you’ll oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across Head Office and Retail, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

You’ll also lead and develop a team of four while collaborating closely with Finance, HR, Retail Operations, and international providers.

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll across UK and international entities
• Oversee payroll operations for Head Office, UK Retail, and overseas locations
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers across Europe and the US
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and international payroll obligations
• Own payroll reporting, reconciliations, journals, and bonus processing
• Drive process improvements and optimise payroll systems
• Act as the go-to subject matter expert for payroll across the business
• Coach and develop a high-performing payroll team

• Proven experience managing UK and international payrolls (multi-country exposure essential)
• Strong leadership experience, managing and developing payroll teams
• Solid knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and compliance
• Experience working in fast-paced environments (retail experience advantageous)
• Track record of improving payroll processes and systems
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP Success Factors and ADP experience beneficial
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines accurately

• Leadership role managing 2 Payroll Supervisors and 2 Payroll Assistants

If you’re a confident Payroll leader looking for a high-impact role within an international retail brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation as this role is moving quickly.