EMEA Payroll Operations Manager

Job description

EMEA Payroll Operations Manager Department: Operations: Employment Type: Permanent: Location: United Kingdom: Description: We’re looking for a driven and energetic Payroll Operations leader to take ownership of payroll delivery across EMEA, where payroll execution is delivered through trusted external partners and coordinated through our in-house teams based in both the UK and Dubai. This is a high-impact leadership role at the centre of regional payroll operations — accountable for ensuring every payroll is accurate, compliant, and delivered with consistency and care across a complex, multi-country environment. You’ll combine operational control, partner management, and people leadership to drive excellence across the region. On a typical day, you'll... - Own payroll operations across EMEA, ensuring seamless delivery through our trusted payroll partner network - Act as the senior point of accountability for payroll quality, accuracy, compliance, and employee experience - Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with payroll partners, setting clear expectations and driving consistently high performance - Lead and develop a team of Delivery Managers and payroll profess...