EMEA Payroll Manager

Payroll Team Leader EMEA Payroll Manager

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Life Science industry.

Job Description

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries, ensuring accurate and timely processing and appropriate approval of payroll-related payments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local employment legislation, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate internal and external payroll audits, ensuring the accuracy of payroll data, processes, and supporting documentation.
• Lead and develop the payroll team, overseeing performance management, capacity planning, recruitment, and resource allocation.
• Monitor payroll performance indicators, including processing accuracy, error rates, turnaround times, and stakeholder feedback.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and operational efficiency across payroll processes.
• Maintain payroll procedures and process documentation, supporting system enhancements and resolving operational issues in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Monitor employee and stakeholder inquiries, identify recurring issues, and implement improvements to service delivery.
• Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure effective collaboration, accurate reporting, and appropriate data governance.
• Support payroll system implementations, process changes, and other transformation initiatives as required.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field; alternatively, 7-9 years of relevant payroll experience.
• At least 3-5 years of experience managing or processing complex EMEA payroll operations, with a strong understanding of local tax regulations, compliance requirements, and employment legislation.
• Proven leadership experience, including team management and employee development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, implement new processes, and establish effective performance standards.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess payroll issues while considering deadlines, compliance requirements, and tax implications.
• Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers and vendors.
• Proficiency in payroll systems, reporting tools, and process automation
• Fluency in English; additional European languages would be an advantage.

What's on Offer

• Flexible Working Arrangements / this role is fully remote
• Health and Wellbeing- Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits designed to support health and work-life balance
• Career Development - Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career progression within an international environment
• Inclusive Culture - A collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives, teamwork, and individual contributions
• Meaningful Impact - The opportunity to lead regional operations, influence process improvements, and contribute to business performance across multiple markets