Payroll Manager - EMEA

Vertiv Group Corp.; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee EMEA payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 7 to 10 years of experience in payroll management and a strong background in payroll transformation projects. This role involves managing relationships with stakeholders and leading a team of payroll professionals to drive efficiency. Competitive salary offered with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of EMEA payroll management experience in a multinational organization.
• Experience managing remote shared service teams for payroll.
• Proven track record in payroll transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day payroll operations across designated EMEA countries.
• Coach and mentor internal payroll teams.
• Drive process-improvement projects for payroll operations.

Skills

EMEA payroll management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Payroll transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Travel requirement: 10% to 20%

Core Principles

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

Strategic Priorities

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

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.