Global Payroll Manager — Strategic Client Lead (Hybrid)

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

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.