Global Payroll Client Services- Senior Manager

PwC; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead its Global Payroll team. This role involves overseeing payroll operations for multiple clients and countries, driving technology transformation, and ensuring compliance. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy while managing a dedicated team. With a focus on operational excellence and process automation, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about payroll governance and enjoy leading transformation initiatives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

24/7 Access to Virtual GP

Flexible Working

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global payroll within a multinational setting.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead global payroll operations and ensure timely processing.
• Manage relationships with clients and local payroll teams.

Skills

Global Payroll Management

Payroll Compliance

Client Relationship Management

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance

Tools

Workday

ADP

SAP

Job description

About the role

As a Senior Manager in the Global Payroll team, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing payroll operations across multiple clients and countries. You will lead a team, drive technology transformation, and develop best practices for payroll governance.

As a trusted leader, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders and a diverse portfolio of clients to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy, while providing guidance to local in-country payroll teams. If you have a passion for operational excellence, process automation, and delivering best-in-class payroll services, we would love to hear from you.

What your days will look like:

1. Lead and oversee global payroll operations, managing a team working with PwC in-country payroll teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for multiple countries and clients.
2. Partner with in-country local PwC teams and our technology team in Mauritius to optimize payroll processes and mitigate risks.
3. Manage relationships with clients and in-country local PwC teams, ensuring service levels are met and continuously improved.
4. Lead payroll transformation initiatives, including automation, system enhancements, and process standardization by working with our technical team based in Mauritius.
5. Ensure effective payroll governance, risk management, and internal controls to support audits and compliance requirements.
6. Act as a point of escalation for clients and in-country local PwC teams.
7. Act as a subject matter expert, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

This role is for you if:

• Extensive global payroll experience, ideally in a large multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven track record of managing complex payroll operations and leading global clients.
• Experience with payroll systems and technology platforms, such as Workday, ADP, SAP, or other global payroll solutions.
• Ability to manage client and in-country payroll provider relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in process improvement and automation.
• Ability to handle confidential data with integrity and discretion.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience driving payroll transformation initiatives.

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, recognizing 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.