Global Payroll Project Lead

Clyde UK Services Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking a Global Payroll Project Lead to manage payroll outsourcing projects. The role involves coordination with HR and finance teams, as well as compliance with service-level agreements. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and experience in payroll processes. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement and focuses on cross-functional collaboration and process improvement.

Benefits

Healthcare initiatives

Retirement planning

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in payroll management or outsourcing project implementation.
• Proven track record of leading payroll outsourcing projects.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the global payroll outsourcing implementation project.
• Work closely with HR, finance, and payroll teams for project requirements.
• Review payroll processes for improvement and efficiency.

Skills

Experience in payroll management

Project management

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

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Global Payroll Project Lead

Apply remote type Hybrid locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 18 Days Ago job requisition id JR265

The R ole

Department : People Team

Location : London

Role : Global Payroll Project Lead

The Rol e

The Global Payroll Project Lead will be responsible for managing the end-to-end implementation of payroll outsourcing projects across multiple regions. This individual will collaborate cross-functionally with HR, finance, and external vendors to ensure the seamless integration and execution of outsourced payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll operations, outsourcing strategies, and project management, with a strong focus on process improvement and compliance.

Key R esponsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage the global payroll outsourcing implementation project from initiation through to completion, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within budget.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders across HR, finance, and in-country payroll teams to gather requirements, define project scope, align on project objectives and agree and approve the post implementation business impact .

• Process Improvement and Operational Readiness : Review existing payroll processes and identify opportunities for further standardisation and greater controls , to drive efficient workflows that enhance payroll accuracy and effectiveness.

• Operational Readiness: Define the service delivery model for payroll global , ensuring a reduction or elimination of single person dependencies . Ensure the reporting and integrations required by the business to support strategic decision making and insights are provided by the external vendor or developed internally .

• Vendor Management: Liaise with the external payroll service provider, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs) and that the provider meets operational expectations.

• Training and Support : Develop and conduct training sessions for HR and payroll staff on new outsourced processes, systems, and tools implemented as part of the project.

• Risk Management : Identify potential project risks related to outsourcing and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery and performance.

• Reporting and Analysis : Provide regular updates on project progress, challenges, and successes to senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Skills:

• Significant experience in payroll management or outsourcing project implementation, with a focus on global payroll outsourcing.

• Proven track record of successfully leading payroll outsourcing implementation projects in a multinational environment.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, outsourcing best practices, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions .

• Strong project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies preferred.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Proficiency in payroll software and tools; experience with [specific payroll system, if applicable] is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Business Services Competencies

Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assist ing them to fulfil their career aspirations.

The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:

• Technical Excellence

• People and Team

• Client/Stakeholder Relationships

• Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness

• Personal Effectiveness

This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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