Payroll Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end payroll delivery for Unilever's Africa region and global expatriate workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across multiple markets.
Role type
Senior Payroll Manager (Regional & Expat)
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll cycles for African markets and global expatriates
Domain
Global Payroll Operations, Multi-country Compliance, Expat Tax & Mobility
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production payroll cycles and compliance reporting
Required skills
Multi-country payroll operations, Expat payroll management, Payroll compliance & tax regulations, Vendor management, Stakeholder management, Process transformation, People leadership, Financial acumen, Change management, Data analysis
Preferred skills
French or additional African language capability, Experience with SOX controls
Technologies
Payroll systems, Shadow payroll platforms, Tax equalization tools
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple African markets; Manage expatriate payroll activities including shadow payroll and tax equalization; Ensure compliance with local legislative requirements and SOX controls; Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of payroll processes; Manage relationships with payroll vendors and external stakeholders; Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities