Interim Global Payroll Director

Partner Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Partner Group in Cambridge seeks an Interim Global Payroll Assistant Director to lead end-to-end multi-entity payroll operations across dozens of countries. This role focuses on transforming payroll from an administrative task into a data-driven strategic asset, aligning with executive leadership across people operations, finance, and governance.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and complex compensation strategies while mentoring a high-performing

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-entity payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of UK and US payroll frameworks
• Experience directing global payroll teams
• Ability to develop dashboards and insights for leadership
• Experience with audits and statutory filings

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and automation
• Develop long-term payroll strategies and internal controls
• Transform payroll data into executive dashboards and insights
• Drive lean and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Oversee high-volume payroll cycles across international entities
• Maintain expertise in international tax laws and regulatory reporting
• Lead payroll audits, tax reconciliations, and year-end filings
• Review complex payroll discrepancies and executive compensation queries
• Mentor and develop a global payroll team
• Collaborate with People Operations, Finance, and Legal to resolve bottlenecks

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Education

CIPP/CPP qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Partner Group in Cambridge seeks an Interim Global Payroll Assistant Director to lead end-to-end multi-entity payroll operations across dozens of countries. This role focuses on transforming payroll from an administrative task into a data-driven strategic asset, aligning with executive leadership across people operations, finance, and governance.

The successful candidate will oversee audits, multi-jurisdictional compliance, and complex compensation strategies while mentoring a high-performing