Global Payroll Manager – Hybrid (UK/Europe)

Zema Global Data Corporation; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zema Global Data Corporation in the UK is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to oversee payroll across the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, India, and Europe. You will partner with the People Team and external providers to ensure accurate, compliant payroll.

Ideal candidates bring hands‑on experience with a major payroll platform integrated with an HRIS, strong Excel and reporting skills, and the ability to drive improvements using AI. This hybrid role reports to the Accounting Manager.

Qualifications

• Hands-on ownership of payroll across multiple countries.
• Experience managing concurrent payroll cycles and external providers.
• Experience building or materially improving payroll processes or controls.
• Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills with GL reconciliations.
• Clear, proactive communication with Finance, People teams, providers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with external payroll providers and EOR partners.
• Manage payroll calendars, cut-offs, and filings.
• Prepare payroll journals and month-end accruals.
• Drive process improvements and AI-assisted workflows.

Skills

Payroll ownership

Cross-country payroll

Process improvement

Excel & reporting

Communication

Education

Payroll qualification

Tools

Deel

NetSuite

Job description

Zema Global Data Corporation in the UK is seeking a Global Payroll Manager to oversee payroll across the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, India, and Europe. You will partner with the People Team and external providers to ensure accurate, compliant payroll.

Ideal candidates bring hands‑on experience with a major payroll platform integrated with an HRIS, strong Excel and reporting skills, and the ability to drive improvements using AI. This hybrid role reports to the Accounting Manager.