Global Payroll Transformation Manager
Job Title: Global Payroll Transformation Manager
Location: London - Remote
Salary: £100,000-125,000
Employment Type: 6-12 Month FTC - view to going perm
Overview
An established, multi-entity international business is seeking an experienced Payroll Transformation Manager to stabilise and modernise its payroll function. Operating across multiple European locations, the organisation is undergoing a period of change and requires a specialist to bring structure, clarity, and improved governance to a complex payroll environment.
This is a high-impact role suited to someone who thrives in ambiguous situations and can quickly diagnose issues, implement improvements, and lead transformation initiatives across systems, vendors, and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and diagnose current payroll operations, identifying inefficiencies and risks
- Lead the transformation of a fragmented payroll function with multiple stakeholders and outsourced providers
- Improve governance, controls, and processes across payroll delivery
- Manage and optimise relationships with multiple payroll vendors
- Drive system and process improvements, particularly across payroll and HR technology ecosystems
- Support ongoing projects focused on automation and system integration
- Collaborate with finance, HR, and operational teams across international locations
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience in payroll transformation or large-scale payroll projects
- Strong background in outsourced payroll environments
- Ability to operate strategically rather than as a hands-on processor
- Demonstrated success improving processes, controls, and delivery models
- Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced, and evolving environments
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across multiple business areas
- Experience working across multiple countries or entities is highly advantageous
What’s on Offer
- Initial 6-12 month fixed-term contract with potential to convert into a permanent senior leadership role
- Opportunity to shape and lead a critical business function
- Exposure to global payroll operations, with potential international collaboration/travel
- Flexible working environment (typically 1–3 days in office, with remote options considered)
- Competitive salary with flexibility for the right profile
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a payroll function in need of significant improvement and transformation. For the right individual, there is clear potential to step into a long-term senior leadership role and make a lasting impact on the organisation’s operational effectiveness.
Interested? Contact Tom Verrent at JGA today – you can apply directly to this advert or email tomv@jgarecruitment.com.
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