Hybrid Global Process Owner – Payroll, Compliance

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Define and maintain the global payroll process framework, including policies, standards, and controls
  • Develop and execute a roadmap for payroll transformation, including automation, vendor optimization, and scalability
  • Ensure alignment with global HR, Finance, and Legal teams
  • Monitor compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal controls
  • Partner with internal audit and risk teams to ensure robust governance and risk mitigation
  • Own documentation and audit readiness across all payroll processes
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy, timeliness, and employee experience
  • Establish and track KPIs and SLAs for payroll performance globally
  • Drive standardization across regions while allowing for local flexibility where required
  • Collaborate with regional payroll teams, People Technology, Finance, and external vendors
  • Act as the escalation point for complex payroll issues and process deviations
  • Communicate process changes and updates effectively across the organization
  • Partner with People Technology and IT to optimize payroll systems and integrations
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve payroll delivery and analytics
  • Lead system upgrades and global rollouts where applicable
  • Lead on Global payroll system risk mitigation, including system access support and governance and BCP development

Requirements

  • Proven experience in global payroll operations and process ownership
  • Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance
  • Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, Oracle)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making
  • Excellent communication and change management skills
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to present data outputs effectively
  • Strong time management and organisational skills, in a fast-paced environment
  • Certification in Payroll (e.g., CPP, CIPP) or HR/Finance-related qualifications (desired)
  • Experience in a multinational organization with complex payroll environments (desired)
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies (desired)
  • Experience in leading or supporting projects (desired)

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits fund
  • Emergency leave days
  • Adoption leave
  • 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Pension
  • Life cover
  • Private medical insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Education assistance program

Job title

Global Process Owner – Payroll, Compliance

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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