Payroll Manager EMEA

Company

This is a renowned, fast-growing beauty and cosmetics brand based in London. Known for its innovation and inclusive culture, this is a highly successful business in the makeup, skincare and retail industry, recognised globally and winning numerous awards.

Due to their continued growth, they are now looking for a highly skilled and proactive Payroll Manager EMEA to oversee their UK and EMEA payroll functions.

Role

Reporting into the Global Payroll Director, the Payroll Manager EMEA will be heavily involved in defining the road-map for the UK & EMEA region solidifying payroll & compliance, improvements to payroll processes and driving change leading to improved efficiencies. Key duties include:

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across the UK and Germany, and support future EMEA expansion
• Act as the key expert for payroll legislation, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements across the region
• Design and enhance payroll processes, controls, and operating frameworks to support business growth
• Lead payroll systems, integrations, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability
• Develop reporting, KPIs, and governance frameworks to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance
• Manage payroll projects, supplier relationships, and system implementations across the region
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, external ven...