EMEA Payroll Lead & Compliance Manager

WD; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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.