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Biocomposites is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures, and markets world leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, it has global operations across Europe, USA, Argentina, Canada, China, and India. Biocomposites is a world leader in the development of innovative calcium compounds and bone cements for surgical use. Its products regenerate bone and target infection risks across a variety of specialties, including musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle, podiatry, and sports injuries. Biocomposites products are now used in over one million procedures per annum and sold in more than 100 countries around the world. The Global Payroll & Benefits Lead is responsible for the governance and operational excellence of payroll and benefits delivery, across all countries in which the organisation operates. This role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance with local legislation, optimisation of global benefits programmes, and continuous improvement of systems and processes. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on expert with strong stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of international payroll operations.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries and legal entities
Coordinate all ‘Employer on Record’ EOR activities to ensure smooth, compliant and consistent global employment processes
Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payrolls
Own relationships with in-country payroll vendors, ensuring performance, SLAs, and compliance are met
Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and statutory reporting
Implement best practices to harmonise and standardise payroll processes globally
Design, evaluate, and administer global benefits programmes
Ensure employee communications clearly explain benefits and support employee experience
Conduct regular market benchmarking to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness
Administer the annual pay and bonus review process, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant delivery
Manage renewals, negotiations, and vendor relationships for all benefit and payroll providers worldwide
Develop and maintain the organisations compensation policy and supporting frameworks to ensure fairness, consistency and alignment to business objectives
Maintain full compliance with global employment, tax, and social security regulations
Develop and maintain governance frameworks and documentation for payroll controls
Lead internal and external audits, ensuring full transparency and accuracy
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their business impact proactively
Drive automation, digitisation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to enhance data flow, reporting, and system integrations
Establish KPIs and dashboards for reporting to senior leadership
Produce monthly statistics and reports on headcount, starters, leavers, absence, overtime and compensation for the HR Director
Manage global payroll partners
Collaborate with People Services, Finance, and external vendors
Support M&A activity, international expansion, and onboarding of new countries
To act as the payroll and benefits subject matter expert, providing authoritative guidance, oversight, and support to ensure accurate, compliant, and employee‑focused service delivery
Requirements:
Professional certifications (CIP, or equivalent)
7+ years’ experience in multi country or global payroll operations, ideally with US
Experience managing global benefits programmes and vendor relationships
Strong understanding of international payroll legislation, tax practices, and compliance
Advanced Excel and analytical skills
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
Strong project management and process improvement capabilities
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability
Experience of working in a multinational organisation or rapid-growth environment
Experience with HRIS and global payroll platforms
Background in supporting global expansions or M&A integrations