EMEA Payroll Lead & Compliance Manager

WD

England

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

WD is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the EMEA region, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant delivery. You will oversee a team of payroll professionals, collaborate with HR and Finance, and optimize payroll systems to support global data-driven operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in EMEA payroll, strong knowledge of local regulations, and proficiency with Workday or ADP Celergo.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of payroll management experience across the EMEA region.
  • Strong knowledge of local labor laws and payroll regulations in EMEA.
  • Experience leading a team of payroll professionals and coordinating cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee payroll processes for all countries in the EMEA region.
  • Ensure timely, accurate and compliant payroll delivery across the EMEA region.
  • Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals and collaborate with HR/Finance.

Skills

EMEA payroll
Team leadership
Stakeholder management
Project management
Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or HR

Tools

Workday
ADP Celergo

Job description

WD is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the EMEA region, ensuring timely, accurate and compliant delivery. You will oversee a team of payroll professionals, collaborate with HR and Finance, and optimize payroll systems to support global data-driven operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in EMEA payroll, strong knowledge of local regulations, and proficiency with Workday or ADP Celergo.

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