Global Payroll Compliance and Governance Manager
7 hours ago
Global Payroll Compliance and Governance Manager Sage Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Job Description We’re looking for an experienced Global Payroll Compliance & Governance Manager to ensure payroll operations across 19 countries meet all local laws, statutory regulations, and internal governance standards. You’ll design and lead a global payroll compliance framework, monitor legislative changes, and guide teams and vendors to maintain accuracy, audit readiness, and risk control. This is a hybrid role that will work in the office 3 days a week and 2 from home. Responsibilities Develop and manage a global payroll compliance and controls framework across all regions. Oversee compliance audits, reporting, and governance for senior leadership. Monitor global legislative and tax updates, ensuring timely and accurate implementation. Act as primary contact for internal and external audits, managing remediation and risk mitigation. Partner with payroll vendors, HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliance and service quality. Embed compliance into payroll transformation initiatives and process improvements. Drive automation, standardisation, and transparent reporting through dashboards and KPIs. Qualifications Extensive global payroll experience across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas). Strong understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory reporting. Proven expertise in compliance frameworks, controls, and audit processes. Skilled communicator who can simplify complex regulations for diverse stakeholders. Experience with multi-country payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, NGA, Ceridian). Excellent stakeholder management and influence at senior levels. Desirable: Payroll qualifications (CIPP, FPC, CPP), HRIS/payroll systems experience, SOX compliance, or exposure to payroll transformation projects. Benefits Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top‑up by Sage. 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days. Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation. Enhanced parental leave. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a. Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr
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