Global Payroll Partner | Lead Pay Ops & Strategy

Airwallex; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airwallex is hiring a Global Payroll Partner to lead end-to-end payroll operations and the rollout of a unified global payroll solution. You will drive data-driven insights, ensure compliance, and partner with Legal/HR for international expansion projects.

The role requires 5+ years in regional payroll, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. This is a hybrid role with global scope and a London presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of regional experience working in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with payroll vendor management, and HRIS/payroll integration projects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information securely.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyse data and generate meaningful reports for management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage global payroll operations, including ensuring accurate and efficient payroll processing, compliance with region-specific securities regulations and employment tax requirements, reconciliations, month-end/year end close procedures.
• Provided in-depth analysis and insights on global payroll data, that can be used by Finance/ HR to forecast/ understand trends in employee costs. Identify and implement improvements to Payroll processes and sub processes.
• Provide advice and education to employees in relation to pay issues, award changes, new policies etc, resolving any payroll enquiries in a professional manner.
• Partner with legal and HR to drive implementation of new entity set up and “Employment of Record” services as part of international expansion efforts.
• Provide advice and education to employees in relation to pay issues, award changes, new policies etc, resolving any payroll enquiries in a professional manner.
• Resolving employee/stakeholder queries raised via JIRA/slack channels.
• Developing process payroll knowledge repository in the form of documents, FAQs, response templates.
• Familiar with private equity, RSU, ESOP schemes and reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience in payroll operations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business/HR or related field

Job description

Airwallex is hiring a Global Payroll Partner to lead end-to-end payroll operations and the rollout of a unified global payroll solution. You will drive data-driven insights, ensure compliance, and partner with Legal/HR for international expansion projects.

The role requires 5+ years in regional payroll, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization. This is a hybrid role with global scope and a London presence.