Payroll Manager - EMEA

Vertiv; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across EMEA. This role involves driving payroll transformation initiatives, managing a team of payroll professionals, and ensuring compliance with regional requirements. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of EMEA payroll management experience and a Bachelor's degree. Join us to empower the future with innovative solutions and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in EMEA payroll management in a multinational organization.
• Experience with payroll transformation projects.
• Ability to manage remote shared service teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll transformation initiatives.
• Drive process-improvement projects.
• Manage and develop a team of 16 payroll professionals.
• Ensure seamless information flow with HR.
• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations across designated EMEA countries.

Skills

EMEA payroll management experience

Leadership skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team. This role oversees payroll operations across EMEA, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. The position plays a key role in supporting global payroll transformation efforts and managing relationships with key stakeholders, employees, and vendors.

Location: Onsite - Any UK Office, Burnfoot (Ireland), or Cluj (Romania)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead payroll transformation initiatives through continuous review of processes, systems, and tools to drive efficiency and modernization.
• Drive process‑improvement projects to enhance the overall effectiveness of payroll operations.
• Lead change‑management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new payroll processes and ways of working.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support transformation and service excellence.
• Coach and mentor internal payroll teams to strengthen capability and ensure high‑quality payroll delivery.
• Manage and develop a team of 16 payroll professionals.
• Partner with HR and cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless information flow and effective end‑to‑end payroll administration.
• Oversee day‑to‑day payroll operations across designated EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistent service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 to 10 years of EMEA payroll management experience in a multinational organization comparable to Vertiv Group Corp.
• Experience with payroll transformation projects focused on consolidating EMEA regional payroll, as well as managing remote shared service teams.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

10% to 20%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High‑Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer‑First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life‑changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.