Global Payroll Manager

Interim Global Payroll Manager (6-Month Contract) - Remote

We are supporting a global organisation through a major business transition and are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations during this critical period. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly assess, stabilise, and manage a complex international payroll environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across EMEA and North America.
• Manage payroll, benefits, pensions, and statutory processes across multiple countries and currencies.
• Oversee a global employee population of approximately 650 employees.
• Manage and support two payroll team members based in India.
• Work closely with Finance, HR, local stakeholders, and third-party payroll providers.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, controls, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Support payroll transition activities, knowledge transfer, and future system migration plans.
• Drive process improvements and standardisation where appropriate.
• Manage payroll deadlines across multiple regions, including European monthly and North American payroll cycles.
• Act as the key payroll contact for stakeholders and provide expert payroll guidance.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing global, multi-country payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA and North American payroll.
• North American and Canadian payroll experience highly desirable.
• Experience managing multi-currency payrolls and third-party payroll providers.
• Previous leadership experience, including managing remote or shared service teams.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, benefits, pensions, and controls.
• Experience with Workday, Rippling, or similar payroll/HRIS systems is advantageous.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity within a fast-paced transition environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional Information

• Initial 6-month contract.
• Fully remote.
• Flexible working hours with some overlap required for North American teams.
• Immediate start preferred.
• £350-£400 per day umbrella.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Global Payroll Manager who thrives in change environments and can combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.

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