Global Payroll Compliance & Governance Leader

Sage Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Compliance and Governance Manager in Newcastle. This hybrid role involves managing payroll compliance across regions, ensuring adherence to local laws, and overseeing audits. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with compliance frameworks. The position offers generous benefits, including bonuses, parental leave, and health coverage.

Benefits

Generous bonuses and pension scheme

25 days of paid annual leave

Paid volunteer days

Enhanced parental leave

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Extensive global payroll experience across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
• Proven expertise in compliance frameworks, controls, and audit processes.
• Desirable: Experience with HRIS/payroll systems, SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a global payroll compliance framework.
• Oversee compliance audits and governance reporting.
• Act as primary contact for audits, managing remediation.

Skills

Global payroll experience

Strong understanding of payroll legislation

Expertise in compliance frameworks

Effective communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Payroll qualifications (CIPP, FPC, CPP)

Tools

Experience with multi-country payroll vendors (ADP, NGA, Ceridian)

Job description

A global technology company is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Compliance and Governance Manager in Newcastle. This hybrid role involves managing payroll compliance across regions, ensuring adherence to local laws, and overseeing audits. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with compliance frameworks. The position offers generous benefits, including bonuses, parental leave, and health coverage.