Global HR Payroll Optimisation Manager

6 days ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Robert Walters Full time

Lead Recruiter - Robert Walters Outsourcing EMEA – Specialising within HR Global HR Payroll Optimisation Manager Location: Cardiff Job Type: 7-month contract Work Setup: Hybrid – 2 days in the office (Wednesday & Thursday) Who We Are Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. Who You Will Work With Our client is a financial services company offering a range of products and solutions. It focuses on long-term growth and responsible business practices while promoting a collaborative culture with opportunities for development and contribution. What You’ll Do Design, implement, and ensure compliance of payroll and benefits processes across HR, Finance, and external partners, including tax authorities, leveraging automation and outsourcing for efficiency and cost optimisation Maintain robust, tightly controlled payroll processes in line with local, state and federal laws, collaborating with tax advisors and Group Tax to access timely data and meet reporting obligations Establish and enhance processes and controls, upskill payroll, HR, and finance teams, and ensure accurate reconciliation of payroll and tax data Own and manage payroll-related risks, working with Risk Oversight, Supplier Management, Information Security, and Group Tax; produce MI, monitor outcomes and escalate issues as needed Manage, motivate, and develop employees at all levels to maximise team performance in alignment with company policies, procedures and the Partnership Agreement What You Bring Extensive global payroll expertise across EMEA, APAC and the UK Experience in domestic and shadow payroll operations, including working with payroll bureaus Proven payroll optimisation project lead and SME, driving process, system and team improvements Hands‑on experience in day‑to‑day (BAU) payroll processing, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery Experienced in payroll process improvement, driving efficiency, accuracy and compliance across teams and systems What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role further. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance and Human Resources Industries Financial Services, Insurance and Pension Funds #J-18808-Ljbffr



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