Payroll Lead (Fixed-term role)
Core
Leading regional payroll transformation initiatives and strategic projects across EMEA while supporting daily operations.
Role type
Senior Payroll Lead (Project Management focus)
Builds
Payroll implementations, vendor transitions, legal entity changes, and process improvements
Domain
Human Resources / Payroll / EMEA
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Payroll transformation, Vendor management, Project management, Multi-country payroll, Compliance, Stakeholder management, Change enablement, Risk management, System configuration, Data reconciliation
Preferred skills
Global payroll delivery, Formal project management certification, Change management training
Technologies
Unit4 Teta HR, Deel, Workday
Responsibilities
Lead regional payroll initiatives including vendor transitions and legal entity changes; Manage end-to-end project delivery from planning to stabilization; Coordinate vendor implementation activities and data readiness; Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to secure decisions and alignment; Identify and mitigate delivery and compliance risks; Provide operational support and escalation assistance to Senior Payroll Analysts; Review payroll controls and recommend improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
