Head of International Payroll

Sanderson are partnering with an International organisation to recruit for a Head of Payroll on a permanent basis. The Group Head of Payroll will be responsible for shaping and executing the Group payroll strategy. This role involves guiding HR and Finance in managing the Group’s local payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group Payroll strategy in collaboration with Project leadership and Regional/Functional Leads, providing industry expertise to support decision-making.
• Lead the rollout of regional payroll solutions and stakeholder integration.
• Support operational goals by anticipating needs, identifying resources, assessing opportunities, managing risks, and implementing innovative technical and process solutions.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Region Leads to identify, prioritize, and implement process, control, and policy improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop a Group Payroll scorecard.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of Group payrolls.
• Compile monthly and weekly payroll information and liaise with third-party payroll providers.
• Reconcile and post payroll-related activities to the general ledger.
• Address payroll-related queries and issues from employees across the Group.
• Ensure compliance with internal payroll procedures and regulations.
• Lead a team of seven or more employees to achieve organizational goals, providing guidance, coaching, and development.
• Promote a diverse workplace that enables all team members to reach their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in a relevant field and Accounting/Payroll qualification
• Experience with SAP & Success Factors is advantageous
• 7-10 years of experience in a large international organisation
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Proven project management and analytical skills, with a focus on metrics
• Expertise in Payroll/Time processes and HR functions
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities

For more information contact Elaine Liston in Sanderson on 0863516302 or apply on line for more details.