Global HR Payroll Innovation Manager

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR sector is seeking a Global HR Payroll Innovation Manager to enhance payroll processes across various regions. The role involves collaborating with HR, Tax, and Finance teams to improve compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and experience in international payroll management. They will lead the design of payroll strategies, implement cost optimizations, and ensure adherence to regulations.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Share schemes

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Family leave

Electric car scheme

Discounts

Modern office spaces

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing, controls, and management for international individuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain robust processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the design and implementation of payroll strategy/process.
• Managing, motivating, and developing employees at all levels.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

International bureau payroll experience

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

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Global HR Payroll Innovation Manager, Brighton and Hove

Client: Legal & General

Location: Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

848960a01dce

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3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

We’re recruiting for a Global HR Payroll Innovation Manager to join us. You will ensure the efficient and compliant processing of payroll across various L&G regions. This role involves acting as the main link between L&G HR, Tax, Finance, and Payroll (both internal and external) processing teams with the aim to improve and redevelop the Payroll & Benefits process including technology development, future-proof process improvements, creation of a longer-term global payroll strategy and roadmap, and building internal skills and capability.

The scope of this role includes managing domestic and shadow payrolls for the UK alongside internal global payroll teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on the design and implementation of the payroll & benefits strategy/process to ensure remediation & compliance across HR, Finance & external parties such as (with Group Tax support) HMRC
• Implementing cost optimisation of payroll expenses improving employee satisfaction and productivity through leveraging automation and specialist outsourcing.
• Ensuring well-established, tightly controlled processes adhere to local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to payroll, taxes, and record-keeping
• Establishing new processes and controls within L&G, with its tax advisors (and Group Tax) to ensure timely access to tax authority data through the use of local country portals and regular information updates
• Updating / upskilling L&G payroll, HR, and finance teams on enhanced processes and controls in the payroll systems and steps to reconcile data between L&G and tax authorities
• Owning and managing payroll/payroll technology related risks working with Risk Oversight teams, Supplier Management, and Information Security and Group Tax
• Producing regular MI to demonstrate the quality of customer outcomes being delivered and taking the appropriate action where this is not the case, including escalation to senior management and divisional risk teams
• Managing, motivating, and developing employees at all levels, in a manner that is consistent with the Company’s policies and procedures to maximise the performance of the area

Qualifications

Who we’re looking for:

• Good communication skills both verbal and written and ability to communicate with people at all levels
• Ability to establish and maintain robust processes and controls
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work with tools such as Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint to analyse data and display findings to communicate visually
• Experience with payroll processing, controls, and management for international individuals
• Dealing with multiple payrolls including global and shadows
• Understanding of different stakeholder requirements facing into payroll including HR, Finance, and Tax
• Previous international bureau payroll experience essential

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including performance bonuses, share schemes, pension contributions, life assurance, healthcare, generous holiday allowance, family leave, electric car scheme, discounts, and modern office spaces designed for collaboration and wellbeing.

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe in generating positive returns today while building a better future for all. We foster an inclusive culture with opportunities for collaboration across diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our leadership cares about your future and wellbeing, supporting career development and flexible working options. We welcome candidates who excel in their strengths and potential, even if they don’t meet every criterion listed.