Global HR Payroll Optimisation Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Robert Walters
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Global HR Payroll Optimisation Manager will oversee the design, implementation, and compliance of payroll and benefits processes within a financial services company. This role involves collaboration with various teams and external partners to enhance payroll efficiency and ensure compliance with legal requirements. The position is a 7-month hybrid contract based in London, requiring occasional travel to Cardiff. The manager will also focus on team development and risk management related to payroll operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and ensure compliance of payroll and benefits processes across HR, Finance, and external partners.
- Maintain robust payroll processes in line with local, state, and federal laws.
- Establish and enhance processes and controls, upskill payroll, HR, and finance teams.
- Own and manage payroll-related risks, producing MI and monitoring outcomes.
- Manage, motivate, and develop employees to maximize team performance.
Key Skills:
- Extensive global payroll expertise across EMEA, APAC, and the UK.
- Experience in domestic and shadow payroll operations.
- Proven payroll optimisation project lead and SME.
- Hands-on experience in day-to-day payroll processing.
- Experienced in payroll process improvement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Global HR Payroll Optimisation Manager
Location: London with occasional travel to Cardiff
Job Type: 7-month contract
Work Setup: Hybrid - 2 days in the office (Wednesday & Thursday)
Who We Are
Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds.
Who You Will Work With
Our client is a financial services company offering a range of products and solutions. It focuses on long-term growth and responsible business practices while promoting a collaborative culture with opportunities for development and contribution.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and ensure compliance of payroll and benefits processes across HR, Finance, and external partners, including tax authorities, leveraging automation and outsourcing for efficiency and cost optimization
- Maintain robust, tightly controlled payroll processes in line with local, state, and federal laws, collaborating with tax advisors and Group Tax to access timely data and meet reporting obligations
- Establish and enhance processes and controls, upskill payroll, HR, and finance teams, and ensure accurate reconciliation of payroll and tax data
- Own and manage payroll-related risks, working with Risk Oversight, Supplier Management, Information Security, and Group Tax; produce MI, monitor outcomes, and escalate issues as needed
- Manage, motivate, and develop employees at all levels to maximize team performance in alignment with company policies, procedures, and the Partnership Agreement
What You Bring
- Extensive global payroll expertise across EMEA, APAC, and the UK
- Experience in domestic and shadow payroll operations, including working with payroll bureaus
- Proven payroll optimisation project lead and SME, driving process, system, and team improvements
- Hands-on experience in day-to-day (BAU) payroll processing, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery
- Experienced in payroll process improvement, driving efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across teams and systems
What's Next
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