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Global Payroll Director

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 120,000 - 150,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: North West England

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Your new company 

Hays are excited to be exclusively supporting a globally recognised organisation in the search for a strategic and forward-thinking Global Payroll Director. This role will be based in the north-west of the UK 3 days per week. This is a unique opportunity to join a business undergoing significant growth and transformation, with payroll positioned as a critical function within the wider people and business strategy.
The organisation is investing heavily in technology, automation, and AI-driven solutions, creating an exciting environment for an experienced payroll leader who is passionate about driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement on a global scale.

Your new role

As Global Payroll Director, you will lead and shape the global payroll function, overseeing complex payroll operations across multiple regions while ensuring best-in-class service delivery, compliance, and governance.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will develop and deliver the global payroll strategy, championing transformational initiatives that enhance efficiency, improve controls, and leverage AI and emerging technologies to modernise payroll operations.

What you'll need to succeed 

Leading the global payroll strategy across multiple countries and regions.
Acting as the senior expert for global payroll compliance, legislation, and best practice.
Driving automation, digital transformation, and AI initiatives to improve payroll efficiency and employee experience.
Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, and deliver operational excellence.
Building strong relationships with executive stakeholders, payroll vendors, and external partners.
Leading, developing, and inspiring international payroll teams.
Delivering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
Providing strategic insight, governance, and reporting to senior leadership.
Essential:

Minimum 5-10 years of global payroll experience
What you need to do now 

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