Annapurna
Head of Payroll (Global)
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Head of Global Payroll
London | Hybrid | Up to £140,000 + package
We're partnering with a high-growth, international technology business that is scaling rapidly across multiple markets and is now investing heavily in its global People infrastructure.
As Head of Global Payroll, you'll take ownership of a complex, multi-country payroll function while leading a major transformation programme designed to create a more standardised, automated and scalable global operating model.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys transforming payroll, not simply running it.
The opportunity
You'll have end-to-end responsibility for global payroll across Europe, the US and APAC, working closely with senior stakeholders across People, Finance and Technology.
Key priorities will include:
- Own and shape the global payroll strategy, operating model and governance.
- Lead a significant global payroll transformation, including technology and provider optimisation.
- Drive the move from fragmented, manual processes towards a standardised, automated and scalable model.
- Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, controls and an excellent employee experience.
- Lead relationships with global and local payroll providers, driving performance and accountability.
- Partner with HRIS/Technology teams to improve integrations, data and automation.
- Support international growth, acquisitions and new country launches from a payroll perspective.
- Build and develop a high-performing, globally distributed payroll team.
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What we're looking for
We're looking for an experienced global payroll leader who combines deep operational expertise with genuine transformation experience.
You'll ideally bring:
- Significant experience leading global/multi-country payroll across Europe, the US and APAC.
- A strong track record delivering payroll transformation, technology implementation, process redesign and/or operating model change.
- Experience managing global payroll providers and complex vendor landscapes.
- Strong knowledge of payroll governance, controls, compliance and risk.
- Experience working with HRIS/payroll technology such as Workday, CloudPay or comparable platforms.
- Experience leading geographically distributed teams.
- The credibility and stakeholder management skills to operate with senior leadership across People, Finance and Technology.
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Why this role?
This is a chance to join a genuinely international business at an important stage of its growth and shape how payroll operates globally for the future.
You'll have significant ownership, a clear transformation mandate and the opportunity to build a scalable payroll function across multiple regions - with the backing of a business that recognises payroll as a critical part of the employee experience.
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