Global HR Payroll Optimisation Manager

7 days ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Robert Walters Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

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 optimization

* 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 maximize 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 more.

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This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.


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