Senior Payroll Manager Job at City of Westminster, London Full Time

London | Hybrid Working

3-Month Contract (Potential Extension/Permanent)

Managing a Team of 2

Key Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations across approximately 15–18 countries throughout EMEA & APAC
• Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, ensuring service levels and compliance are maintained
• Oversee payroll processing, approvals, controls and reconciliations across multiple jurisdictions
• Support internal and external audits, including tax, SOX and compliance reviews
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, Legal and senior stakeholders
• Manage, mentor and develop a small payroll team
• Review payroll outputs, identify risks and drive continuous process improvements
• Support payroll projects, system enhancements and operational efficiencies
• Ensure payroll compliance with local legislation, employment taxes and statutory requirements

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 7 years’ payroll experience within a large international organisation
• Strong EMEA payroll knowledge with exposure to APAC payrolls
• Previous experience managing payroll teams and reviewing payroll outputs
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, employment taxes and controls
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
• Confident managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret payroll and financial data
• Experience with CloudPay and/or Workday would be highly advantageous
• Degree educated or equivalent professional experience

Interested? Apply today!

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