Interim Head of Global Payroll

An exciting opportunity for a competent Head of Payroll to lead and manage all payroll functions within a busy Accounting & Finance Department. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll, compliance and reporting activities.

Client Details

Our client is a well-regarded and influential not-for-profit organisation with a significant Global reach.

Description

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll operations across all global regions and the UK
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, and statutory contributions with final approval of all payrolls, in every country, every pay period.
• Establish and maintain payroll controls and payroll-related procedures to ensure payroll accuracy, data integrity, compliance with local legislation, statutory reporting and internal policies.
• Manage the performance of external payroll providers and PEOs to ensure they are adhering to SLAs
• Full ownership and set-up of payroll for new country openings - explore and understand local requirements, identify partners and payroll providers and negotiate contractual terms
• Own and manage relationships with other external stakeholders such as Pension providers, and Payroll Tax authorities
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders such as Finance, People Team and Legal
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, providing support, training, and leadership.
• Drive efficiencies through process improvements, automation, and systems development.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and filings in the UK (e.g. HMRC RTI, P60s, P11Ds, tax year-end).
• Oversee payroll-related audits and respond to internal and external audit requirements.
• Submit Payroll accounting journals and adjustments and collaborate with Finance on payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, and cost reporting.
• Support the implementation and optimisation of Workday.

Profile

• CIPP qualified or equivalent
• Extensive experience in processing UK payroll and specific knowledge of related legislation and statutory requirements, including PAYE
• Significant experience of managing multiple overseas payrolls through 3rd party suppliers
• US payroll knowledge
• Strong people management skills with a proven track record in driving a positive team culture and high-performing teams
• Experience of Workday

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of approximately £400 - £500 per day depending on experience.
• Hybrid working: 2 days in, 3 days at home
• Temp to Perm contract