Global Payroll Manager

Sage Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Global Payroll Manager in Newcastle to oversee payroll operations across multiple countries. The role involves team leadership, process improvement, and compliance management. Candidates should have over 5 years of payroll experience and familiarity with ADP or SAP systems. This hybrid role offers flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits including generous leave options and health coverage.

Benefits

Generous bonuses and pension scheme

25 days paid annual leave

Paid volunteer days

Enhanced parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage

Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks

Access to various memberships

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-country payroll experience is essential.
• Experience using payroll software such as ADP GlobalView or SAP.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll operations for multiple countries.
• Provide guidance to a team of payroll analysts.
• Support audits ensuring governance and compliance.

Skills

Multi-country payroll experience

ADP GlobalView or SAP Payroll

Payroll governance knowledge

Organizational skills

Data tools familiarity (Excel, Power BI)

Vendor management

Leadership experience

Tools

ADP GlobalView

SAP Payroll

Power BI

Job description

Global Payroll Manager

Shape the future of global payroll operations.

We’re looking for a Global Payroll Operations Manager to lead a team of payroll analysts and oversee end-to-end payroll processes across multiple countries. In this role, you’ll provide leadership, ensure compliance, and contribute to global payroll initiatives – including automation, risk management, and process improvement.

This role will work in the office 3 days a week and 2 from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage payroll operations for multiple countries using ADP GlobalView
• Provide day-to-day guidance to a team of Global Payroll Analysts
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring governance and compliance
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline and improve central processes (e.g. Share Plans, Commissions, Salary Reviews)
• Maintain up-to-date payroll documentation in Confluence and enforce governance models
• Contribute to global payroll initiatives including automation, internal controls, and data retention
• Manage vendor relationships, including ADP MyView portal administration, ticketing, and user access audits
• Oversee payroll-related purchase orders and invoicing
• Support business continuity planning for the payroll function
• Act as a proxy for the Global Payroll Transformation Manager and other Payroll Managers when needed

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of multi-country payroll experience
• Experience using ADP (GlobalView preferred) and/or SAP Payroll
• Strong knowledge of payroll governance, compliance, and best practices
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with data tools such as Excel, Power BI, and automation platforms
• Experience managing vendors and cross-functional stakeholders
• Leadership experience
• Project or performance management experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of time & attendance systems (e.g. Kronos) and ticketing tools (e.g. ServiceNow)
• Agile mindset and ability to adapt quickly to new tasks and tools

Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles)

• Benefits video - https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU
• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Enhanced parental leave
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

Function

People

Country

United Kingdom

Office Location

Newcastle;Winnersh

Work Place type

Hybrid

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