Global Payroll Manager

Company: Michael Page Finance
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Will oversee payroll operations, ensuring compliance with US regulations and accurate payroll processing. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in payroll systems and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Client Details

  • Global Sales organisation
  • Privately owned with a strong growth trajectory
  • Actively investing in global infrastructure
  • Increasing international footprint

Description

Global Payroll Manager

  • Lead end-to-end payroll operations across the UK, North America and Australia
  • Oversee payroll processing through ADP, ensuring strong data integrity and system accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with all local payroll legislation, tax and statutory requirements
  • Review and approve payroll inputs including starters, leavers, changes, bonuses and benefits
  • Own payroll controls, reconciliations, reporting and audit readiness
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across People, Finance and external providers
  • Support month-end and year-end processes, including reporting and submissions
  • Identify and implement process improvements and standardisation initiatives
  • Act as the go-to expert for payroll queries and legislative updates

Profile

The successful Global Payroll Manager

  • Proven experience in a global / multi-country payroll leadership role
  • Strong technical knowledge of payroll operations, controls and compliance
  • Experience managing complex payroll environments across multiple jurisdictions
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across HR and Finance
  • Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Job Offer

Global Payroll Manager

  • Competitive salary
  • Company Pension
  • EAP
  • Wider company benefits
  • Hybrid working

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Posted: July 8th, 2026