Head of Global Payroll

Marc Daniels is partnering with a highly successful international business to recruit an experienced Head of Global Payroll (12-month FTC) to take ownership of payroll operations across a complex multi-entity group. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior payroll leader with strong experience managing international payrolls across Asia, LATAM and EMEA.

This role requires the candidate to be immediately available, as it is a 12-month FTC.

The role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery in a fast-paced global environment. Similar London-based global payroll roles often combine multi-country compliance, vendor management, systems improvement and close partnership with Finance and HR.

The Role

You will lead the end-to-end global payroll function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery across multiple regions. Working closely with Finance, HR and external providers, you will oversee payroll governance, reporting, controls and process improvement across the group’s international entities. The role will also involve supporting payroll transformation projects, driving standardisation and ensuring best practice across jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global payroll activity across Asia, LATAM and EMEA.
• Ensure all payrolls are processed accurately, on time and in line with local legislation.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Review payroll outputs, journals and reconciliations.
• Support month-end reporting, audits and payroll controls.
• Drive payroll process improvements and systems enhancement projects.
• Maintain strong compliance with tax, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries and escalations.

About You

• Significant experience in a senior global payroll role.
• Strong knowledge of international payroll processes and legislation.
• Experience managing payroll across multi-entity, multi-country environments.
• Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills.
• Strong systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-growth or complex international business.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent is desirable.