Global Payroll Transformation Leader

Jobtailor; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aggreko is seeking a seasoned global payroll leader in Glasgow to define and execute a transformative payroll strategy across regions. You will build a high-performing team, drive standardisation, automation and governance, and partner with HR, Finance, and IT to deliver value.

You will manage relationships with providers, ensure data integrity and compliance, and lead multi-country payroll operations while guiding stakeholders at senior levels through change and transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-country payroll transformations.
• Strong governance, tax, compliance knowledge across jurisdictions.
• Commercial leader who balances strategy with delivery.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication.
• People-first leader aligned with Aggreko values (Courageous, Driven, Accountable).

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Aggreko’s global payroll strategy, leading a multi-year transformation.
• Build and develop a high-performing global payroll organisation across regions.
• Own strategic relationships with global payroll providers and stakeholders.
• Drive payroll systems, data integrity, and controls leveraging technology and automation.
• Lead payroll operations globally, ensuring accurate, compliant and on-time delivery.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Define and execute Aggreko’s global payroll strategy, leading a significant multi-year transformation programme focused on standardisation, automation, vendor consolidation, governance and process excellence.
• Build and develop a high-performing global payroll organisation, leading a team of professionals across multiple regions and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Own strategic relationships with global payroll providers and key stakeholders across HR, Reward, Finance, Tax, IT and regional leadership teams to drive consistency, efficiency and commercial value.
• Drive payroll systems, data integrity and controls, leveraging technology, Workday integration, automation and AI opportunities to improve colleague experience, reporting and operational effectiveness.
• Lead payroll operations globally, ensuring accurate, compliant and on-time payroll delivery across a complex, multi-country workforce while acting as the senior escalation point for payroll risks, issues and audit findings.

Requirements

• An experienced global payroll leader with a strong track record managing complex, multi-country payroll operations and leading large-scale payroll transformation programmes.
• Highly knowledgeable in payroll governance, controls, tax, compliance and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, with experience operating in outsourced payroll environments.
• A commercially minded leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, navigating business change while maintaining operational excellence.
• An exceptional stakeholder manager and communicator, comfortable influencing senior executives and leading multicultural teams through significant transformation.
• A people-first leader who embodies Aggreko’s values of being Courageous, Driven, Accountable, Resilient, Inclusive and Development Minded, with the ability to lead individuals through change, not just processes.

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Hard Skills

• Payroll Operations Management
• Multi-Country Payroll Processing
• Data Integrity and Controls
• Automation and AI Implementation
• Regulatory Frameworks Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Exceptional Communication
• Influencing Senior Executives
• Team Leadership
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Change Management