Global Client Payroll Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional to lead the implementation of their Global Payroll Platform for high-profile clients. You will manage project timelines, act as the main client contact, and ensure successful delivery by coordinating with local payroll teams. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with payroll processes. This role offers a full-time position with various benefits including flexibility, medical cover, and volunteering days.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical cover

24/7 access to a virtual GP

Six volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Comfortable working across multiple countries and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of PwC's Global Payroll Platform (GPP).
• Act as the main client contact during onboarding.
• Manage project timelines and capture business requirements.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Technical aptitude

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPP / CPP qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Dayforce

Payroll Management

Workday

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our people in workforce consulting focus on providing consulting services related to human resources talent management and organisational development. They analyse client needs develop people and organisation strategies. These individuals offer guidance and support to help clients optimise their workforce enhance employee engagement and drive organisational effectiveness.

Those in employment law tax and payroll at PwC will specialise in providing comprehensive legal and financial consulting services related to human resources. You will work closely with clients to confirm compliance with employment law and tax requirements. You will be responsible for providing guidance on employment contracts employee benefits payroll taxes and help organisations mitigate legal risks optimise tax strategies and confirm compliance with regulations to support effective human resource management.

About the role

This role leads the implementation of PwC's Global Payroll Platform (GPP) for high-profile clients as part of our managed payroll service. You’ll be the main client contact working with local payroll teams to understand multi-country payroll processes gather requirements and coordinate internal teams to set up the GPP and local payroll software. Payroll knowledge is beneficial and you’ll collaborate closely with in-country payroll specialists and GPP experts to ensure successful delivery.

What your days will look like

• Lead end-to-end implementation of PwC's Global Payroll Platform (GPP)
• Act as the main client contact during onboarding
• Manage project timelines and capture business requirements
• Coordinate with local payroll and technology teams

This role is for you if

• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities
• Comfortable working across multiple countries and cultures
• Technical aptitude or willingness to learn complex platforms
• Experience managing stakeholders and mentoring others
• CIPP / CPP qualification (or working towards) highly desirable

What you’ll receive from us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24 / 7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.

Key Skills

Dayforce, Paychex, Payroll Management, Ceridian, Paylocity, SOX, Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Human Resources, JD Edwards, Workday

Required Experience: Manager

Employment Type: Full Time