Global Payroll Leader — Automation & Growth (Hybrid)

Baringa; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function across 12+ countries. This role involves driving process improvements through automation and collaboration with internal teams and external providers. The ideal candidate will have strong global payroll expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. Excellent benefits such as generous leave policies and flexible working are offered.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave Policy

Flexible Working

Corporate Responsibility Days

Wellbeing Fund

Profit Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum experience leading payroll operations with exposure to multi-country payrolls.
• Proven ability to drive transformation through automation.
• Strong understanding of payroll governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the global payroll function.
• Improve payroll delivery in collaboration with external providers.
• Work closely with Global Payroll Specialists to foster excellence.
• Collaborate across Baringa functions to ensure integration.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation.

Skills

Experience leading payroll operations

Ability to shape payroll strategy

Understanding of global payroll compliance

Commercial awareness

Inclusive leadership

Confident managing external payroll providers

Organized and adaptable

Education

CIPP qualifications or recognized experience

Tools

ActivPayroll

Workday

Job description

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function across 12+ countries. This role involves driving process improvements through automation and collaboration with internal teams and external providers. The ideal candidate will have strong global payroll expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. Excellent benefits such as generous leave policies and flexible working are offered.