Global Payroll & Benefits Implementation Lead

Rolls-Royce SMR Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits allowance

Pension 6x pensionable life assurance

Income protection

Leave entitlement (30+ days)

Joiner payment £250

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an International Payroll & Benefits Project Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in Manchester, Warrington or Derby with hybrid work options, you will design and implement payroll/benefits for international locations, ensuring compliance and scalable frameworks.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal and IT, establishing governance, supplier relationships and efficient operations for future growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop international payroll and benefits strategy, particularly in EU markets.
• Stakeholder engagement and persuasive communication to shape outcomes.
• Experience with vendor management and governance across payroll/benefits suppliers.
• Optimisation and standardisation of payroll processes and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of payroll and benefits for new international locations.
• Develop scalable implementation approaches with governance principles.
• Balance local compliance with organisational consistency and efficiency.
• Evaluate, select and implement payroll/benefits providers with stakeholders.
• Establish supplier governance, service expectations and monitoring.
• Identify risks relating to payroll compliance, data quality and delivery.
• Develop standard documentation and guidance for future rollouts.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Payroll & benefits knowledge

Governance

Process optimisation

Education

CIPD certification

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking an International Payroll & Benefits Project Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Based in Manchester, Warrington or Derby with hybrid work options, you will design and implement payroll/benefits for international locations, ensuring compliance and scalable frameworks.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Procurement, Legal and IT, establishing governance, supplier relationships and efficient operations for future growth.