Payroll Manager EMEA

What you'll do (the role) Summary

We're seeking an experienced payroll professional to own payroll operations across our European region, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness while driving meaningful transformation. This is a genuine opportunity to combine core operational delivery with the autonomy to modernise processes, improve service delivery, and build strategic partnerships with our payroll vendors, all supported by a highly respected P&C operations team.

If you're motivated by continuous improvement, take pride in operational excellence, and want to lead payroll as a strategic function, this role offers real scope and impact.

Responsibilities of the Role Payroll Operations

• Overseeing payroll operations for all European countries where we operate, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time
• Developing and implementing payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations
• Data integrity and accuracy in payroll systems, implementing appropriate audit controls and ensuring these are consistently followed
• Documenting payroll processes and identifying and driving process improvements
• Driving process standardisation and continuous improvement across our payrolls
• Staying up-to-date with changes in local laws and regulations that affect payroll operations
• Managing the tax year end reporting, including the UK P11D process

Payroll Cycle Management

• Collaborating with other departments to ensure that all payroll-related taxes, benefits, and deductions are accurately calculated and processed
• Maintaining accurate and complete payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive information
• Performing payroll accounting related duties including GL account reconciliations
• Providing regular payroll reports and analysis to senior management
• Dealing with payroll queries from various stakeholders

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• International Visitor Tracking & HMRC Reporting: Data consolidation from multiple sources (Melon, reception logs, flexible working requests), 90+ day threshold monitoring, PAYE obligation management
• PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) Management; Taxable benefit identification and coordination, Compliance review process with Finance system reference, HMRC submission process.
• Develop strong and effective working relationships with our in-country payroll vendors, ensuring that service level agreements are fit for purpose and are met
• Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations
• Review the current payroll providers and assess any new potential payroll providers on an as needed basis

Why you'll make a great member of the team Experience & Knowledge Required

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of payroll management experience in a multi-country environment
• Strong understanding of EMEA payroll regulations and tax legislation across multiple countries
• Knowledge of payroll outsourcing models and vendor management
• Proficiency with payroll management systems and accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory compliance, tax filings, and employment law across EMEA regions
• Experience in large, complex multinational organizations
• Experience with international assignee payroll and expatriate tax compliance

Personal Qualities and Skills

• Attention to Detail: Critical for accurate payroll processing and regulatory compliance
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to navigate complex multi-country payroll challenges
• Process Improvement Mindset: Drive to standardise, document, and continuously improve workflows
• Multi-Priority Management: Juggling complex payroll cycles, tax compliance, and vendor relationships with tight deadlines
• Independence & Team Orientation: Ability to work autonomously whilst being a collaborative team member
• Confidentiality & Security: Handling sensitive employee data responsibly

Qualifications

• CIPP/Europe (Certified International Professional in Payroll - Europe) or similar certification

Why you'll want to work for us

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including an annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.