We are supporting our client in their search for a highly skilled Global Payroll Lead specialising in US & EMEA / UK payroll.

Experience processing US payroll and either EMEA or UK payroll is essential for this role.

This position is a hands-on role, responsible for strategic and operational global payroll processing. It will best fit a professional with years of experience working within a global HR function covering international and expatriate payroll using Workday.

The Global Payroll Lead will sit within the wider HR team and will be responsible for ensuring employees have a positive experience. This opportunity offers the chance to evolve and manage an ever-growing payroll footprint within a high-touch environment, while still maintaining an emphasis on efficiency and technology automation.

Key duties of the role include:

• Manage and process US and EMEA payroll both in-house within Workday and through 3rd party vendors where necessary
• Act as the leader for all global payroll operations and strategic initiatives, this will also include new country setup, expatriate payroll and more.
• Review current global payroll operating process; implement and recommend enhancements for ongoing efficiency by leveraging technology
• Conducts review of current vendor services and contracts. Solicits bids for ongoing vendor services and global payroll delivery.
• Partners with HRIS team on Workday Payroll configuration and testing; oversees Workday update process for payroll.
• Researches, tests and implements system enhancements and integrations affecting global payroll processing
• Mentors and coaches the wide payroll team to optimise contributions and performance
• Updates payroll policies, procedures and documentation on HR confluence pages proactively
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment, payroll and benefits as well as expatriate payroll compliance.

Requirements for the role:

• A minimum of 5 years of global payroll management
• Previous experience using Workday is essential
• Excellent knowledge of agile payroll business processes
• Proven knowledge and experience of expat payroll, compliance, general payroll practices and HR
• Highly meticulous and detail-oriented
• Able to adapt, quickly change and thrive within an ever-changing environment
• Strong IT and HR-related systems experience using systems such as; SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Confluence, Workday
• Excellent analytical skills with a natural desire for continued learning and mastering new skills
• Dedicated to innovation, process improvement and HR best practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels globally
• Self-motivated, with the ability to meet deadlines, multitask efficiently prioritise projects in a demanding environment

This position offers a hybrid working structure and requires 2-3 days working in the office each week.