Global Payroll Manager

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with various departments including HR, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, and external payroll providers.

• Oversee comprehensive payroll operations across multiple countries.

• Review, validate, and authorize payrolls prior to final processing.

• Establish and uphold payroll controls.

• Conduct payroll and salary cost analyses while addressing variances.

• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, statutory requirements, reporting, employment laws, internal policies, and regulations.

• Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related audits.

• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes.

• Lead initiatives aimed at continuous improvement for payroll accuracy, scalability, and employee experience.

• Develop, document, and sustain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and service providers.

• Implement industry best practices and emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance reporting.

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of global payroll professionals.

• Identify and mitigate compliance risks.

• Report to the Global Financial Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• Outstanding academic performance from both high school and university.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or an intriguing narrative regarding an alternative chosen path.

• Extensive payroll experience supporting multi-country and/or global payroll operations.

• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, taxation, and internal controls.

• Experience in managing payroll audits and regulatory obligations.

• Proficient with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and spreadsheet analysis.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation abilities.

• Demonstrated leadership and dedication to skills development and mentorship.

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English, with exceptional presentation skills.

• Willingness to travel internationally twice annually for company events lasting up to two weeks.

• Experience in implementing or optimizing payroll platforms and HRIS systems.

• Background in payroll management within publicly traded or pre-IPO companies.

• Experience supporting rapid growth, including launching payroll in new countries.

• MBA or another relevant business degree (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based annual bonus or commission.

• Flexible work environment.

• In-person team sprints held twice a year.

• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.

• Bi-annual salary review.

• Company recognition rewards.

• 40 days of annual leave per year, inclusive of public holidays and all company holiday periods.

• Maternity and paternity leave.

• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform.

• Opportunities to travel to new locations to connect with colleagues.

• Priority Pass for lounge access.