EMEA Payroll Manager – Hybrid, Fixed-Term to Dec 2027

Dynatrace; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Dynatrace in Maidenhead, UK is seeking an EMEA Payroll Manager on a fixed-term basis to oversee payroll operations for the EMEA region via Cloudpay, reporting to the EMEA Payroll Operations Sr. Lead.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with HR/Finance, with hybrid work two days a week in the Maidenhead office. Key responsibilities include payroll sign-off, vendor coordination, SOX-compliant controls, and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of EMEA statutory and compliance environment.
• Experience in managing teams.
• Experience with outsourced managed payroll environments, Cloudpay.
• Experience using SFEC HCM.
• Experience of processing stock compensation is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of payroll processes and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the work of direct reports in payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Own the review and sign-off for assigned payrolls delivered.
• Lead payroll operations across the EMEA region with vendor alignment.
• Ensure controls for payroll processing and file delivery to the provider.
• Coordinate projects, payroll planning and stakeholder consultations.
• Maintain SLA/KPI targets and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead vendor and internal team discussions to mitigate risk.
• Train and cross-train team members and develop process knowledge.
• Support leadership in setting goals and objectives for the team.

Skills

Payroll governance

Team leadership

Vendor management

Excel

SOX/compliance

Communication skills

Tools

Cloudpay

SFEC HCM

Job description

Dynatrace in Maidenhead, UK is seeking an EMEA Payroll Manager on a fixed-term basis to oversee payroll operations for the EMEA region via Cloudpay, reporting to the EMEA Payroll Operations Sr. Lead.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with HR/Finance, with hybrid work two days a week in the Maidenhead office. Key responsibilities include payroll sign-off, vendor coordination, SOX-compliant controls, and driving continuous improvement across payroll processes.