Global Payroll Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is seeking a Global Payroll Manager in London on a permanent basis. The role acts as the primary relationship manager for strategic multinational payroll clients, coordinating with local experts to ensure seamless service.

Based in our London office with a hybrid 3-days-per-week pattern and excellent benefits, you will lead payroll delivery, advise clients, and drive continuous improvement across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in global payroll operations or payroll management.
• Strong UK payroll knowledge.
• Experience overseeing multi-country payroll operations.
• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple countries and teams.
• Experience translating technical payroll matters into practical business advice.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, coordinating with local payroll specialists across jurisdictions.
• Managing payroll delivery, provide guidance, drive improvements and navigate regulatory developments.
• Own and develop relationships with strategic global payroll clients and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions.
• Take ownership of client questions and issues through to resolution.
• Lead coordination between clients and CSC's global payroll network ensuring clear ownership and timely resolution.
• Provide payroll advisory support and practical business guidance.
• Lead service review meetings, governance calls, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support payroll implementations, transitions, and service enhancements.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Global payroll experience

Multi-country payroll

Stakeholder management

Cross-country coordination

Payroll advisory

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Global Payroll Manager - Permanent - London - up to £90,000 per annum

Oakleaf Partnership are delighted to be exclusively partnered with the world's leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, who are looking for a Global Payroll Manager, on a permanent basis. This role is for an experienced Global Payroll Manager to act as the primary relationship manager for strategic multinational payroll clients, including leading private equity and alternative investment firms. This position is on a hybrid basis, consisting of 3 days per week, based in their London office, with fantastic benefits.

The Global Payroll Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

• Serve as the main point of contact for your clients, coordinating with network of local payroll specialists, to ensure a seamless client experience across multiple jurisdictions
• Managing payroll delivery, you will provide practical guidance, drive continuous improvement, and help clients navigate payroll-related challenges and regulatory developments.
• Own and develop relationships with strategic global payroll clients, acting as a trusted point of contact for senior client stakeholders.
• Coordinate payroll delivery across multiple jurisdictions.
• Take ownership of client questions and issues through to resolution.
• Lead coordination between clients and CSC's global network of payroll specialists, ensuring clear ownership, communication and timely resolution of matters .
• Provide payroll advisory support and practical business guidance.
• Lead service review meetings, governance calls, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support payroll implementations, transitions, and service enhancements

Key Skills:

• Strong UK payroll knowledge is essential
• 5+ years' experience in global payroll, payroll operations, or payroll management
• Experience managing or overseeing multi-country payroll operations.
• Proven client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple countries and teams.
• Experience translating technical payroll matters into practical business advice
• Able to work in a fast paced environment