Global Payroll Director — UK & Ireland Lead

Direct Medics; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days Annual leave (including bank)

Health Insurance

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Training and development programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Birthday leave

Job summary

1-Experience Group is seeking a Head of Payroll to elevate and standardise payroll across UK and ROI, with expansion plans into international markets. You will lead the payroll team, set governance, ensure compliance with UK and Ireland regulations, and partner with finance and executives to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities include delivering timely payroll for locum and permanent staff, managing PAYE, RTI, NIC, year-end processes, selecting and implementing payroll technology,

Qualifications

• Qualified in payroll or accounting (CIPP/APA/ACCA/CIMA/CTA or equivalent).
• Minimum five years' payroll experience, including at least three years leading a team.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-entry payroll, ideally in healthcare, recruitment or fast-paced environments.
• In-depth understanding of UK and Ireland payroll laws, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven delivery of payroll system implementations or process projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a payroll strategy aligned to growth plans and international expansion.
• Lead the payroll team, setting objectives and performance measures.
• Act as senior payroll adviser to CFO, Executive Committee and Board.
• Deliver accurate, compliant payroll for UK and ROI entities.
• Own PAYE, NIC, RTI, year-end reporting (P60, P11D) in the UK and Revenue, PRSI and USC in Ireland.
• Lead selection, implementation and optimisation of payroll technology.
• Set payroll KPIs and provide timely management information to Finance and senior leadership.
• Lead the Group towards accreditation and governance in payroll.

Skills

Team leadership

Payroll knowledge UK & Ireland

Education

CIPP / APA / ACCA / CIMA / CTA or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

1-Experience Group is seeking a Head of Payroll to elevate and standardise payroll across UK and ROI, with expansion plans into international markets. You will lead the payroll team, set governance, ensure compliance with UK and Ireland regulations, and partner with finance and executives to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities include delivering timely payroll for locum and permanent staff, managing PAYE, RTI, NIC, year-end processes, selecting and implementing payroll technology,