EMEA Payroll Lead: Compliance, Projects & Team Growth

WD; Guildford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking an experienced Payroll leader to manage and oversee payroll for the EMEA region from our Guildford Office. You will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery, lead a team of payroll professionals, and collaborate with HR and Finance to optimize processes.

The role demands deep knowledge of local labor laws, strong project management, and a track record of implementing payroll improvements across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in payroll management across the EMEA region.
• Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations and total rewards administration.
• Experience leading a payroll team and mentoring professionals.
• Proficiency with payroll and HRIS software, including Workday and ADP Celergo.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee payroll processes for all countries in the EMEA region
• Ensure timely, accurate and compliant delivery of payroll (and associated processes) across the EMEA region
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of local labor laws, regulations and best practices related to payroll and total rewards administration
• Review and maintain payroll records and reports
• Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline payroll processes
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure payroll systems are optimized for efficiency
• Assume primary responsibility for payroll related audits in the EMEA region
• Assume primary responsibility for implementation of payroll related projects in the EMEA region

Skills

Payroll management

EMEA payroll

Team leadership

Vendor management

HRIS software (Workday, ADP Celergo)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or HR

Tools

Workday

ADP Celergo

Job description

WD is seeking an experienced Payroll leader to manage and oversee payroll for the EMEA region from our Guildford Office. You will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant delivery, lead a team of payroll professionals, and collaborate with HR and Finance to optimize processes.

The role demands deep knowledge of local labor laws, strong project management, and a track record of implementing payroll improvements across multiple countries.