Global Payroll Leader – Hybrid (Warsaw/Espoo)

ICEYE; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking a Senior Global Payroll Manager to lead its worldwide payroll operations. The role requires steering a diverse team, managing external vendors, and ensuring compliant, timely payroll across all ICEYE locations.

Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Operations, you will shape the payroll strategy, partner with HR and Finance leaders, and drive continuous improvement in payroll processes. Hybrid work model applies; location options include Espoo, Finland.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in global payroll management in an international environment.
• Proven experience building and leading a payroll team.
• Ability to influence stakeholders up to C-suite.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Deep knowledge of international payroll regulations and best practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with a drive for process improvement and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own ICEYE's global payroll function across locations.
• Manage external payroll vendors and SLA performance.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll cycle and data accuracy.
• Design internal controls for payroll compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR Operations, and Treasury.
• Drive payroll process improvements and HRIS projects.
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll audits.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Team development

Stakeholder management (C-suite)

English communication

Payroll regulations (international)

Analytical/problem-solving

Process improvement

University degree

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Vendor management

HRIS / Payroll systems

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

HiBob Payroll Hub

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

ICEYE is seeking a Senior Global Payroll Manager to lead its worldwide payroll operations. The role requires steering a diverse team, managing external vendors, and ensuring compliant, timely payroll across all ICEYE locations.

Reporting to the Global Head of Financial Operations, you will shape the payroll strategy, partner with HR and Finance leaders, and drive continuous improvement in payroll processes. Hybrid work model applies; location options include Espoo, Finland.