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Global Payroll & HRIS Operations Manager
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Global Payroll & HRIS Operations Manager
Global Payroll & HRIS Operations Manager
📍 London (50% office presence required )💷 £63,000 + excellent benefit s🏡 Hybrid working | 🌍 Global organisation | 🚀 Opportunity to drive systems, automation & people operation
s The Opportunity ✨An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Global Payroll & HRIS Operations Manager to join a fast-growing, purpose-driven global philanthropic organisation making a tangible impact across health, climate, and social change initiatives worldwid
e. Reporting directly to the Head of People and managing a remote HR Operations team member based in Ghana, this role will take ownership of global payroll governance, HR systems, people data, and operational excellence across a workforce spanning more than 13 countri
es. This is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to shape and enhance global people operations, optimise processes, drive automation, and leverage technology to improve employee experience and organisational effectiven
ess. The organisation operates with an entrepreneurial, scaling environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are actively encouraged. You'll have the opportunity to influence how technology and data support people decisions while ensuring operational excellence remains at the heart of the employee lifec
ycle. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and is equally comfortable working strategically and rolling up their sleeves to improve day-to-day opera
tions. Key Responsibili ties 📌Own and manage global payroll operations and governance across multiple co untriesOversee relationships with payroll providers, EOR partners, and external vendorsEnsure payroll accuracy, compliance, controls, and reporting across all regionsAct as system owner for the HRIS platform (Deel)Manage system configuration, permissions, integrations, data integrity, and ongoing optim isationDrive automation and process improvement initiatives across the employee li fecycleExplore and implement AI and digital tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual adminis trationDevelop and maintain people dashboards, reporting, and workforce an alyticsProduce meaningful insights to support leadership decision -makingPartner closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, and senior stakeholders g loballyLead data audits and maintain high standards of data quality and gov ernanceSupport onboarding, offboarding, probation, performance, and employee administration pr ocessesLine manage and develop a remote HR Operations team memberIdentify opportunities to improve employee experience through systems and operational enhan cementsSupport wider People team projects and organisational growth init
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iatives Abou t You 👀We're looking for an experienced HR Operations, Payroll, or HR Systems professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced, evolving environment and has a passion for creating efficient, scalable people pr
ocesses. You may come from backgrounds such as:Global Payroll M anagementGlobal HR O perationsHR Systems / HRIS M anagementHR Operations & Shared Services L eadershipPeople O perationsHR Technology & Trans formationWorkforce Systems &
Analytics You will lik ely bring:Strong UK payroll knowledge and experienceExperience managing global payroll providers and EOR ar rangementsExposure to multi-country payroll operations across diver se regionsSignificant experience owning and administering an HRI S platformStrong data management, reporting, and analytics ca pabilitiesExperience implementing or improving HR systems and workflowsA strong understanding of payroll compliance, governance, an d controlsExcellent stakeholder management and communicat ion skillsExperience working across international or globally distrib uted teamsStrong problem-solving and process improvement ca
pabilitiesExperience with Deel would be highly advantageous, although candidates with experience of other HRIS platforms will also be c
onsidered. Essential Req uirements ✅To be successful in this role, you will d emonstrate:Proven experience within HR Operations, People Operations, or HR Shared Services environments, ideally supporting international and multi-country workforcesStrong experience managing global payroll operations, including oversight of outsourced payroll providers and Employer of Record (EOR) a rrangementsSolid UK payroll expertise, including monthly payroll processing, year-end activities, compliance, reconciliations, and payroll governan ce controlsExperience owning and administering an HRIS platform, including system configuration, workflows, permissions management, reporting, and data integ rity auditsStrong understanding of HR data management, GDPR, data privacy, and information governance r equirementsExperience managing third-party vendors and service providers, including payroll, HRIS, benefits, and EOR partners, ensuring service quality and issue resolutionDemonstrable experience improving HR processes through automation, systems enhancements, and technology adoption, including exposure to AI-enabled tools and workflow automationStrong analytical capability with experience producing people metrics, dashboards, reports, and actionable insights for senior s takeholdersExcellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively across HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and operational tea ms globallyExperience managing competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and operation al accuracyPrevious people management experience, with the ability to coach, support, and develop team membe rs remotelyAdvanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and cloud-based collaboration tools, alongside a strong awareness of cyber security and data protection be
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st practice Highly Desirable ⭐Experience using Deel or another global H RIS platformExperience supporting globally distributed teams across multiple regions, including Africa, Asia , and EuropeExperience establishing payroll and employment processes in new countries or j urisdictionsExposure to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) reporting, metrics, and dashbo ard creationExperience working within a scaling, high-growth, international organisationExperience implementing AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or similar technologies to improve operationa l efficiencyPrevious experience within a charity, philanthropic, NGO, or mission-led
environment The Ideal Candidate ? ?You will be:Naturally curious about technology a nd innovationPassionate about automation and continuou s improvementAnalytical and de tail-orientedComfortable working with dat a and systemsHighly organised and proactiveCollaborative and relati onship-drivenConfident working across global teams and culturesEqually comfortable operating strategically and hands-onSomeone who enjoys building scalable processes in a growing organisationMotivated by purpose and making a mean
ingful impact What' s on Offer? 🎉Private healthcare 🏥Flexible and trust-based working environment 🤝Opportunity to work within a genuinely mission-led o rganisation ❤️Exposure to international projects and global s takeholders 🌍Significant opportunity to influence systems, processes, and ways of working 🚀Collaborative and support
ive culture 🙌 Additional Information 📋Hybrid working with 50% office attendance required in th e London office Salary: £63,000Per manent positionS tart date: ASAPOccasional international travel may be requiredOpportunity to join a rapidly scaling organisation at an exciting
stage of growth This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll and HR systems professional looking to take ownership of a global people operations function while helping build smarter, more efficient ways of working within a purpose-driven organisation. If you enjoy combining systems expertise, payroll governance, automation, data, and people operations within a global environment, we'd love t o hear from you.
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