I''m currently partnering with a global organisation to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh.This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing payroll function with responsibility for driving payroll strategy, operational excellence, and the implementation of a unified payroll solution across multiple countries throughout the EMEA region.Key Responsibilities: Lead payroll operations across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery Manage payroll governance, controls, reconciliations and audit readiness Drive process improvements, automation initiatives and vendor performance management Lead, coach and develop payroll teams across Edinburgh and Dubai Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, IT and external providers to deliver best-in-class payroll services Support acquisitions and payroll integrations across the region Play a key role in wider transformation and change programmesAbout You: Extensive experience managing complex, multi-country payrolls across the EMEA region Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax and statutory compliance requirements Proven leadership experience within a regional payroll environment Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skillsWhat''s on Offer? Significant responsibility and visibility within a global organisation Opportunity to shape and develop a growing shared services function Leadership role with international exposure Competitive sa