Global Payroll Lead - SAP Expert (EMEA/NA)

MCCORMICK UK LIMITED; Avignon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MCCORMICK UK LIMITED is seeking a Payroll Manager on a fixed-term contract to oversee payroll operations across the EMEA/NA landscape. This senior role focuses on governance, continuity, and technical stability within a multi-country SAP payroll environment, delivering accurate, compliant payroll execution.

The successful candidate will have 8–12+ years in complex payroll across multiple jurisdictions, strong leadership, and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of payroll experience in multi-country environments.
• Experience with SAP payroll systems.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations across multiple SAP payroll countries within EMEA, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency of execution.
• Act as senior escalation point for complex payroll issues and cross-country operational challenges.
• Provide backup support for key payroll roles within the region (including UK payroll coverage when required).
• Coordinate payroll activities outside EMEA when necessary, including oversight for North America and South Africa.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-country payroll

Escalation management

English fluency

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

MCCORMICK UK LIMITED is seeking a Payroll Manager on a fixed-term contract to oversee payroll operations across the EMEA/NA landscape. This senior role focuses on governance, continuity, and technical stability within a multi-country SAP payroll environment, delivering accurate, compliant payroll execution.

The successful candidate will have 8–12+ years in complex payroll across multiple jurisdictions, strong leadership, and English fluency.