We’re looking for a Payroll Workstream Lead to take ownership of the design and delivery of all payroll related initiatives supporting our finance vision.
This role sits at the heart of modernising our global payroll processes, ensuring they are standardised, efficient and aligned with the organisation’s strategic direction.
You will play a key part in shaping the future payroll operating model as part of a number a finance projects over the next 2 years, and ensuring all change activity is well‑planned, well‑governed and effectively co‑ordinated through the Project Lead.
It is desirable that you are a payroll subject matter expert with a strong understanding of global processes, systems and controls. You can translate complex operational requirements into clear, structured designs and you thrive in environments where process improvement and standardisation are central. With a keen eye for detail and strong stakeholder engagement skills, you’re confident leading discussions, making recommendations and guiding teams through change. You enjoy combining technical depth with thoughtful governance and are motivated by creating processes that are scalable, efficient and future‑proof.
This Role Would Suit:
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Someone with experience designing or enhancing end‑to‑end payroll processes.
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Someone who has supported or led payroll workstreams within a process improvement, ERP or systems‑change programme (experience with LEAN or Six Sigma is desirable).
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An individual who understands global payroll complexities and enjoys bringing structure and standardisation to varied environments.
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A strong communicator who can influence, challenge and collaborate effectively with finance, HR, operations and programme teams.
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Someone who values detail, documentation and well‑governed delivery, and enjoys shaping long‑term strategic roadmaps.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead the evolution of global payroll and play a key role in our finance projects, we’d love to hear from you.
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