Global Payroll Implementation Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Serve as a subject matter expert for the designated country or region.

• Participate in Sales calls as the Country Payroll Lead.

• Engage in Sales hand-over, lead client hand-over, and client kick-off calls.

• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines.

• Drive the process from initial stages through to parallel runs and the first month of ‘Live’ payroll before transitioning to Payroll Operations.

• Maintain a record of all decisions made during the implementation process and ensure Payroll Operations have comprehensive visibility, including necessary Standard Operating Procedures for 'Business As Usual'.

• Create and uphold detailed project plans and timelines.

• Act as the primary contact for all stakeholders involved in the implementation, including internal teams and customers.

• Develop and standardize payroll processes, project plans, and procedures to promote consistency and efficiency.

• Offer ongoing support during and post-implementation to address any issues or challenges.

• Assist the broader implementation team (including Payroll Generalists) and operations team.

• Focus on KPIs and SLAs.

• Proficient in implementing and refining processes.

• Capable of mentoring, supporting, and leading Payroll Generalists who will collaborate with you.

• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance our platform, conduct UAT testing, and ensure all changes are well-documented.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in payroll within a client payroll setting.

• In-depth legislative knowledge relevant to the country.

• Experience in payroll implementation.

• Excellent communication skills for articulating payroll processes and issues to customers and other stakeholders.

• Profound understanding of local payroll tools and software such as SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets.

• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment with a commitment to making an impact.

• Background in accounting or reconciliations.

• A productivity enthusiast who continually seeks ways to optimize and expedite work.

• Understanding of the necessity and ideal of working largely asynchronously.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• Remote work experience is not mandatory but is considered an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Mental health support services.

• Stock options.

• Learning budget.

• Home office budget and IT equipment.

• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.