International Payroll Operations Manager

International Payroll Operations Manager 12 Month FTC Salary: £80,000 + Completion Bonus Location: Reading Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home Contract: 12 Month FTC The Role A senior international payroll opportunity responsible for the end-to-end operational delivery of payrolls across multiple countries, combining team leadership, vendor management, new-country implementations and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Oversee accurate, compliant and timely international payroll delivery from end to end. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing payroll team. Review and approve payrolls, reconciliations, payments and key controls. Manage relationships and performance with external payroll vendors. Lead payroll implementation and stabilisation for new countries and store openings. Own international payroll calendars, deadlines and statutory requirements. Drive process improvements, efficiencies and opportunities to bring activities in-house. Support payroll audits, system upgrades, testing and legislative changes. Act as a senior escalation point for complex payroll issues. Partner with key stakeholders and support wider global payroll projects and transformation. Ideal Candidate 7+ years EMEA/international payroll experience. Strong experience managing complex, multi-country payroll operations. Proven team management and coaching experience. Strong knowledge of payroll controls, compliance and operational best practice. Experience managing outsourced payroll ..... full job details .....