Royston, UK or London, UK (hybrid)World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, j oin us and help to accelerate the transition to net-zero! As a Country Payroll Lead , you''ll contribute to JM''s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. The role: As a Country Payroll Lead for UK , you will help drive our g oals by : Ensuring efficient and effective Payroll Service delivery across all entities in UK .Playing a role in actual payroll run: data validation, controls, sign off''s .Acting as the subject matter expert (SME) for UK payroll delivery and compliance requirements.Leading and coaching payroll analysts, providing training and guidance to improve performance and capability.Building strong partnerships with HR, Finance, Compliance, and Country/Site Managers .Managing vendor performance in relation to UK service delivery ; overseeing daily operations, resolving performance issues, and ensuring adherence to SLAs.Handling complex payroll cases and escalations, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.Ensuring compliance with global standards, SOPs, and audit requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and controls.Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for process optimisation, and contributing to regional projects and knowledge sharing. Key skills that will help you succeed in t