Global Payroll Manager (Europe)

Location: London, UK
Salary: Up to -100,000 Total Package (Including Bonus)
Working Pattern: 5 days in office during probation, then 4 days office / 1 day remote
Language Requirement: Fluent Mandarin & English

Our client is a globally recognised technology and logistics organisation experiencing significant growth across Europe. With operations spanning multiple international markets, they are continuing to invest in their European infrastructure and are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to lead and optimise payroll operations across the region.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations across multiple European countries. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced international environment and has a strong understanding of complex multi-country payroll processes.

Working closely with HR, Finance, Legal and external payroll providers, you will ensure accurate, compliant and efficient payroll delivery across Europe whilst supporting ongoing business growth and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple European countries
• Act as the subject matter expert for European payroll compliance, with particular focus on France and wider continental Europe
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers
• Ensure compliance with local tax, employment and social security regulations across all jurisdictions
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal and Global Mobility teams to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment
• Drive payroll process improvement, standardisation and automation initiatives
• Support audits, reporting requirements and internal controls
• Analyse payroll data, identify risks and implement corrective actions where required
• Contribute to payroll transformation projects and system enhancements

About You

• Proven experience managing payroll across multiple European countries
• Strong understanding of French payroll legislation and practices
• Fluency in both Mandarin and English
• Experience managing external payroll vendors and outsourced payroll models
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across international teams
• Excellent knowledge of payroll compliance, taxation and employment regulations
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Experience implementing payroll process improvements, automation or transformation initiatives