Payroll Manager

Annapurna; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global talent management firm is seeking a detailed-oriented Payroll Manager to manage payroll and benefits across various countries. You will collaborate with finance to ensure compliance and efficiency while leading reward cycles. The role offers flexible hybrid working and a 4-day work week option. Candidates should have advanced Excel skills and experience in global payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum mid-senior level experience in payroll management.
• Ability to manage global payroll across multiple countries.
• Experience with compliance and legislative payroll changes.

Responsibilities

• Own the global payroll covering multiple countries.
• Guide on local payroll compliance changes.
• Manage annual salary review and bonus cycles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Cultural flexibility

Tools

Papaya

Deel

Justworks

IRIS

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Payroll Manager– Global Scope, Real Impact

London (Hammersmith) | Hybrid (3 days office) | Full-time or 4-day week

We’re looking for a Payroll Manager who thrives on precision, loves a challenge, and can bring structure and efficiency to complex, global reward operations.

This is your chance to run payroll and benefits for a truly international team – from London to Singapore – while shaping processes that make a difference for every colleague in our business.

You’ll report to our Chief People Officer, work closely with our Finance Director, and be part of a centralised reward function that operates across multiple borders and cultures.

What you’ll be doing

• Own our global payroll – UK, Canada, Australia, Spain, Austria, France, Italy, USA, Singapore, and more – using platforms like Papaya, Deel, Justworks, and IRIS.
• Stay ahead of legislation – guiding local payroll compliance changes and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Manage reward cycles – from Annual Salary Review to quarterly bonus pool reporting and accurate bonus processing.
• Lead our share schemes – including LTIP and SAYE management, data accuracy, nominations, launches, and vesting.
• Oversee benefits – flexible benefits platforms, PMI, pensions, loans, renewals, and taxable benefit reporting.
• Keep us on budget – delivering real-time payroll vs. budget reports and quarterly analysis with Finance.

What you’ll bring

• An eye for detail that borders on perfectionist (in a good way!).
• Advanced Excel skills – you can wrangle data like a pro.
• Organised, methodical, and calm under pressure.
• A natural problem-solver with a logical approach.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence working across multiple countries, cultures, and platforms.
• Truly global role – your work will touch every corner of the business.
• Hybrid flexibility – 3 days in our vibrant Hammersmith office.
• Part-time option – open to a 4-day working week.
• Collaborative culture – work with people who value precision, improvement, and results.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a complex, global reward and payroll function – and keep it running like clockwork – we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources and Finance

Industries

• Retail and Restaurants