Head of Payroll

Head of Global Payroll London | Hybrid | Up to £140,000 + package We're partnering with a high-growth, international technology business that is scaling rapidly across multiple markets and is now investing heavily in its global People infrastructure. As Head of Global Payroll, you'll take ownership of a complex, multi-country payroll function while leading a major transformation programme designed to create a more standardised, automated and scalable global operating model. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys transforming payroll, not simply running it. The opportunity You'll have end-to-end responsibility for global payroll across Europe, the US and APAC, working closely with senior stakeholders across People, Finance and Technology. Key priorities will include:

• Own and shape the global payroll strategy, operating model and governance.
• Lead a significant global payroll transformation, including technology and provider optimisation.
• Drive the move from fragmented, manual processes towards a standardised, automated and scalable model.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, controls and an excellent employee experience.
• Lead relationships with global and local payroll providers, driving performance and accountability.
• Partner with HRIS/Technology teams to improve integrations, data and automation.
• Support international growth, acquisitions and new country launches from a payroll perspective.
• Build and develop a high-performing, globally distributed payroll team. What we're looking for We're looking for an experienced global payroll leader who combines deep operational expertise with genuine transformation experience. You'll ideally bring:
• Significant experience leading global/multi-country payroll across Europe, the US and APAC.
• A strong track record delivering payroll transformation, technology implementation, process redesign and/or operating model change.
• Experience managing global payroll providers and complex vendor landscapes.
• Strong knowledge of payroll governance, controls, compliance and risk.
• Experience working with HRIS/payroll technology such as Workday, CloudPay or comparable platforms.
• Experience leading geographically distributed teams.
• The credibility and stakeholder management skills to operate with senior leadership across People, Finance and Technology. Why this role? This is a chance to join a genuinely international business at an important stage of its growth and shape how payroll operates globally for the future. You'll have significant ownership, a clear transformation mandate and the opportunity to build a scalable payroll function across multiple regions - with the backing of a business that recognises payroll as a critical part of the employee experience.