UK Payroll Manager

Title: UK Payroll Manager

Location: UK(Fully Remote)

Mode: Contract(Inside IR35)

About the role

In the role of Payroll Manager (EMEA), you will report to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based in the UK. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager specializing in EMEA payroll, with deep expertise in managing payroll operations across our European locations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while serving as a subject matter expert on regional payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and best practices.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, fluent in the complexities of European payroll regulations, and comfortable partnering with the People Team, Finance, and external providers to deliver a world-class payroll experience for employees

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because

• 5+ years of payroll experience with direct responsibility for payroll processing in the UK, Germany, France required.
• Experience managing payroll for 500+ employees across multiple entities preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of regional tax laws, social security requirements, statutory benefits, and labor regulations.
• Experience managing payroll through external vendors or multi-country payroll platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and comfort working with large datasets.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and data privacy best practices.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with tight payroll processing timelines.
• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS systems (eg, Workday, Cloudpay).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to change.
• Champion a positive employee payroll experience by resolving inquiries promptly, communicating clearly, and ensuring accuracy in every pay cycle.
• Support internal and external audits, proactively identify compliance risks, and implement process improvements to mitigate exposure