EMEA Payroll & Compliance Lead

Trinity Resource Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Resource Solutions is seeking an experienced EMEA Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple countries within the region. You will drive robust controls, ensure regulatory compliance and lead a payroll team to deliver accurate, timely payroll processing.

The role focuses on maintaining strong internal controls, audit readiness and continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes, while partnering with HR, Finance and external providers to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll operations across an EMEA or multi-country environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll controls, governance, audit processes and risk management.
• Experience within a statutory and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Experience overseeing monthly payroll cycles and year-end reporting.
• Experience managing, motivating and developing a team.
• Analytical skills to interpret payroll data and generate reports.
• Experience with payroll systems, databases and process improvements.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication to influence and advise stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payrolls across the EMEA region with accurate processing and timely payment.
• Strengthen payroll control processes with checks, authorisations and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Manage internal and external audits, including SOX, with robust controls and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate payroll risks and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee payroll adjustments, deductions, overtime, expenses and benefits.
• Handle statutory and regulatory monthly and year-end returns promptly.
• Monitor payroll systems and processes; drive efficiency and consistency.
• Produce detailed payroll management reports for senior stakeholders.
• Lead payroll-related projects and implement system/process improvements.
• Develop and mentor the payroll team to sustain high performance.
• Provide payroll guidance to employees and stakeholders, in collaboration with HR and external providers.

Skills

Payroll management

Governance

Financial controls

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Audit and risk management

Analytical skills

Job description

Trinity Resource Solutions is seeking an experienced EMEA Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple countries within the region. You will drive robust controls, ensure regulatory compliance and lead a payroll team to deliver accurate, timely payroll processing.

The role focuses on maintaining strong internal controls, audit readiness and continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes, while partnering with HR, Finance and external providers to support business needs.