Head of Global Payroll (based in Manchester, Prague or Paris)

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hilti (Canada) Corporation is seeking a Head of Global Payroll to coordinate payroll operations across multiple regions. You will develop a global payroll strategy, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve processes while leading cross-functional teams. Join a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and making a positive impact in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global payroll leadership roles.
• Experience in managing payroll for shared service centers is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of compliance and payroll regulations.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a global payroll strategy.
• Ensure adherence to payroll laws and statutory requirements.
• Lead implementation of payroll systems and optimizations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Vendor Management

Compliance

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Fluent English

International Payroll Regulations

Description du poste

What's the role?

As the Head of Global Payroll, you will be responsible for coordinating payroll operations across multiple countries and regions. This involves executing a global payroll strategy, ensuring compliance with international payroll regulations, supporting external payroll vendor management, and optimizing payroll processes. The position requires strong leadership (both business and people), extensive knowledge of global payroll practices, and the ability to navigate complex payroll landscapes.

This full-time position is available as of October 2025.

The role can be based in Manchester, Paris, or Prague. Please state your preferred location in your application.

What does the role involve?

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a global payroll strategy aligned with business objectives; support the development of a global payroll operating model with global business service/shared services.
2. Vendor Management: Coordinate relationships with external payroll providers, ensuring seamless service delivery.
3. Compliance & Regulations: Ensure adherence to international payroll laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, legal, and IT teams to streamline payroll processes.
5. Project Management & Process Optimization: Drive efficiency, accuracy, and standardization in payroll operations across all regions.
6. Risk Management: Manage payroll controls, audits, and compliance checks effectively.
7. Technology & Innovation: Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
8. Employee Experience: Ensure operational excellence to deliver a consistent people experience.
9. Forecast Management: Monitor and regulate global payroll spend, ensuring operational efficiency and technological integration.
10. People Leadership: Oversee talent management, people development, and career pathing for payroll practitioners.

Why should you apply?

Hilti values its people and fosters an inclusive, caring, and high-performing culture that embraces diversity. We offer opportunities for everyone to thrive, regardless of background, and encourage passion for teamwork, learning, growth, and making an impact. Your work will contribute to making construction sites safer, more sustainable, and more efficient. Bring your unique perspective to a team that values what makes you unique. Together, let's improve construction and build a better future for all.

What you need is:

• Proven experience in global payroll leadership roles, including vendor and project management. Experience in setting up and managing payroll for shared service centers is a plus.
• Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to coordinate and execute a global payroll strategy.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are advantageous.

What do we offer?

We provide opportunities to demonstrate your abilities and explore different roles within the company. Our comprehensive annual review process helps match talent with suitable roles, supports professional growth, and encourages exploration of new opportunities and locations. Join us to find the perfect fit for your career and grow with us.