Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager
Central London
£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus and Benefits
Hybrid working
 
We're partnering with a premium global retail brand to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to lead their UK and International payroll function.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of a complex, multi-country payroll operation within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
 
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across Head Office and Retail, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.
 
You'll also lead and develop a team of four while collaborating closely with Finance, HR, Retail Operations, and international providers.
 
The Role

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll across UK and international entities
• Drive change and transformation in the Payroll function across systems and processes.
• Oversee payroll operations for Head Office, UK Retail, and overseas locations
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers across Europe and the US
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and international payroll obligations
• Own payroll reporting, reconciliations, journals, and bonus processing
• Drive process improvements and optimise payroll systems
• Act as the go-to subject matter expert for payroll across the business
• Coach and develop a high-performing payroll team

 
About You

• Proven experience managing UK and international payrolls (multi-country exposure essential)
• Strong leadership experience, managing and developing payroll teams
• Solid knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and compliance
• Experience working in fast-paced environments (retail experience advantageous)
• Track record of improving payroll processes and systems
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP SuccessFactors and ADP experience beneficial
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines accurately

 
The Package

• Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working model
• Leadership role managing 2 Payroll Supervisors and 2 Payroll Assistants
• Comprehensive benefits package

 
If you're a confident Payroll leader looking for a high-impact role within an international retail / hospitality brand, we'd love to hear from you.
 
Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation as this role is moving quickly.