Global Payroll Manager - Europe
26 days ago
London
Global Payroll Manager - Europe Role Location • Work Arrangement: On site, South East England (within practical commuting distance of the Western Greater London / Thames Valley corridor), • Confidentiality Notice: Exact office location to be disclosed at shortlist stage onlyEligibility & Engagement Criteria, • This position requires in-office work with some hybrid flexibility, please note that this is not a remote position., • Applicants must already be locally based within a reasonable commuting distance, • Candidates must possess the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK, • The organisation does not provide visa sponsorship, either now or in the future, • This opportunity is offered on a permanent, direct?employment basis only (no contract?to?hire, umbrella, or third?party arrangements)Remuneration, • Base Salary: £75,000-£85,000 (Please note, final number within provided salary range will be dependent on transferable skills and requirements in alignment with the job description), • Oversee end?to?end payroll activities across several European countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to local requirements, • Drive operational consistency following recent process and system updates, • Provide daily oversight and guidance to maintain strong controls, clear workflows, and reliable payroll execution, • Stay actively engaged in the operational details, including data validation, issue resolution, and country?specific nuances, • Investigate variances, address compliance risks, and implement corrective measures when needed, • Safeguard compliance with company-side policies and local employment, tax, and statutory rules, • Support internal and external audit requests through documentation, metrics, and ongoing governance, • Manage relationships with internal leadership or outsourced payroll providers, escalating and resolving issues as appropriate, • Work closely with HR and business partners to support employee changes, compensation events, and operational needs, • Lead and develop a geographically spread payroll team, building capability and a cohesive working environment, • Promote an environment of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvementQualifications, • 7+ years working in payroll, ideally including experience across several European or multi?country environments, • Background managing remote or distributed team members, • Direct hands-on processing experience for at least two countries, • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, HR, or a related discipline, • Professional payroll qualification preferred (regional or global certifications welcome)Competencies & Skills, • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory obligations, and operational nuances across Europe, • Able to operate as a working leader: comfortable shifting between detailed execution and strategic oversight, • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members, • Experience partnering with outsourced providers or third?party service organizations, • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, • Strong communication skills and comfort working across time zones and functions, • Familiarity with payroll technologies, integrations, and data standards, • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and organizational structuresEqual Opportunity Employer Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. 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