Global Process Owner (Payroll & Compliance)

AVEVA Denmark; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company based in London/Cambridge is seeking a Global Process Owner (Payroll & Compliance). The role involves defining payroll processes, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should have proven global payroll experience and strong leadership talents. This position offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working model, requiring office attendance three days a week.

Benefits

Flexible benefits fund

Private medical insurance

28 days annual leave

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in global payroll operations and process ownership.
• Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the global payroll process framework.
• Monitor compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy.

Skills

Global payroll operations

Payroll regulations and compliance

Data-driven decision-making

Change management

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional project leadership

Education

Certification in Payroll (e.g., CPP, CIPP)

HR/Finance-related qualifications

Tools

Workday

SAP

ADP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Global Process Owner (Payroll & Compliance)

Location: London/Cambridge | Employment Type: Full time

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. The Job Title is Global Process Owner (Payroll & Compliance). Location: London/Cambridge; Job Requisition ID: R012537.

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & Strategy: Define and maintain the global payroll process framework, including policies, standards, and controls. Develop and execute a roadmap for payroll transformation, including automation, vendor optimization, and scalability. Ensure alignment with global HR, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Governance & Compliance: Monitor compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal controls. Partner with internal audit and risk teams to ensure robust governance and risk mitigation. Own documentation and audit readiness across all payroll processes.
• Operational Excellence: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, timeliness, and employee experience. Establish and track KPIs and SLAs for payroll performance globally. Drive standardization across regions while allowing for local flexibility where required.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with regional payroll teams, People Technology, Finance, and external vendors. Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and process deviations. Communicate process changes and updates effectively across the organization.
• Technology & Innovation: Partner with People Technology and IT to optimize payroll systems and integrations. Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve payroll delivery and analytics. Lead system upgrades and global rollouts where applicable. Lead on global payroll system risk mitigation, including system access support and governance and BCP development.

Qualifications

• Ideal Skills: Proven experience in global payroll operations and process ownership. Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance. Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, Oracle). Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders. Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making. Excellent communication and change management skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to present data outputs effectively. Strong time management and organizational skills, in a fast-paced environment.
• Desired Skills: Certification in Payroll (e.g., CPP, CIPP) or HR/Finance-related qualifications. Experience in a multinational organization with complex payroll environments. Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies. Experience in leading or supporting projects.

People at AVEVA

We're focused on the single most important part of AVEVA's business: our employees. From recruitment and reward to experience and engagement, our partnerships across the business create and enable the conditions for every individual to thrive. Doing the best we can for our great people requires quick thinking - and big thinking. Our team is as involved in the day-to-day activities affecting the employee experience as we are in the global transformation projects shaping AVEVA's future. Join us and become part of a diverse and vibrant group that's striving to make every day at AVEVA even better than the last.

Benefits

UK Benefits include: Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program. If the position is in multiple countries, benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but packages are similarly comprehensive.

Hybrid Working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week; some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring Process

Find out more: About AVEVA. AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver essentials of life—such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals—safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, culture, and core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets.

Note: Requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, and credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

Equal Opportunity

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.