Senior Global SAP Payroll Manager - EMEA/NA, Multi-Country

MCCORMICK UK LIMITED; Avignon; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager to oversee multi-country payroll operations across EMEA and North America, in a SAP-powered environment. You will drive governance, continuity, and technical stability, coordinating with HR, Finance, IT, and Total Rewards to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires deep operational expertise, 8+ years in complex payroll, and a proven leadership presence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience in complex, multi-country environments.
• Strong leadership presence and influencing capability.
• Experience managing payroll across EMEA; exposure to North America is a plus.
• Experience with integrated payroll systems; SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Experience handling payroll escalations.

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).
• Support payroll activities outside EMEA when necessary, including oversight for North America and South Africa.
• Provide expertise on complex payroll cases or processes (e.g., profit-sharing calculations, regulatory updates).
• Monitor payroll KPIs, service levels, and operational performance across countries.
• Identify operational risks and ensure continuity of payroll execution across geographies.
• Ensure documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to policies and local legislation.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, Total Rewards to ensure alignment and high service standards

Skills

Payroll operations across multiple gé

Cross‑country coordination

Leadership presence

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

McCormick & Company is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager to oversee multi-country payroll operations across EMEA and North America, in a SAP-powered environment. You will drive governance, continuity, and technical stability, coordinating with HR, Finance, IT, and Total Rewards to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role requires deep operational expertise, 8+ years in complex payroll, and a proven leadership presence.