International Payroll Manager

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an International Payroll Manager in London with a hybrid work arrangement. You will lead a multi-country payroll function, delivering accurate and timely payroll across international entities, while coordinating with external providers and internal partners.

The role combines strategic transformation with hands-on oversight, requiring senior leadership experience, UK and European payroll knowledge, and a proven ability to improve systems and controls.

Formación

• Senior payroll leadership experience in a complex international organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll requirements.
• Experience managing teams and outsourced payroll providers.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, controls and audits.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple international entities.
• Manage and develop the payroll team.
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation and reporting requirements.
• Manage outsourced providers and monitor service performance.
• Oversee payroll controls, audits, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Partner with HR, Finance and systems teams to improve data and processes.
• Drive automation, systems improvements and payroll transformation.

Conocimientos

International payroll

UK payroll

European payroll

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Automation

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: International Payroll Manager

Location: London - Hybrid (3 days in Central London Office)

Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

An established global retail business is seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to lead its multi-country payroll function through a period of change, improvement and continued growth.

This senior leadership role will oversee payroll delivery across a substantial number of international entities, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with local legislation.

The successful candidate will lead the function, manage outsourced providers and strengthen the systems, controls and processes supporting payroll operations.

The position would suit an accomplished international payroll leader who can combine operational oversight with strategic transformation, stakeholder management and team development.

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across multiple international entities
• Manage and develop the payroll team
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation and reporting requirements
• Manage outsourced providers and monitor service performance
• Oversee payroll controls, audits, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Partner with HR, Finance and systems teams to improve data and processes
• Drive automation, systems improvements and payroll transformation

What You'll Bring:

• Senior payroll leadership experience within a complex international organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll requirements
• Experience managing teams and outsourced payroll providers
• Sound understanding of payroll compliance, controls and audit
• Proven success improving payroll systems and processes
• Strong stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a payroll function in need of significant improvement and transformation.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.