Payroll Transformation Lead Job at Stanton House (London)

Payroll Lead

Lead a major EU payroll transformation at a top chemical company, work remotely,...

Location

Poland , Poznań

Salary:

Not provided

Diepeveen and partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading payroll transformations, especially outsourcing and vendor implementation
Strong operational payroll knowledge with multi-country experience in the EU
Ability to work independently and drive projects with minimal supervision
Hands-on approach – not just a delegator, but someone who can also roll up their sleeves when needed
Skilled communicator with the ability to educate and engage non-payroll stakeholders
Comfortable working in an international matrix environment and managing remote teams
Strong project management skills and experience delivering complex HR/payroll initiatives
Open to occasional travel

Job Responsibility

Lead and drive the payroll outsourcing and harmonization project across all EU entities
Manage the relationship with the external vendor and ensure accurate and timely service delivery
Support internal HR teams by providing education, coaching, and guidance throughout the transformation
Build and lead a small regional team covering payroll operations, time & attendance, and HR administration
Oversee implementation and integration of a digital T&A system that feeds into payroll
Act as the key point of contact for all payroll-related matters across the EU region
Ensure smooth and timely communication between all internal and external stakeholders
Bring structure, discipline, and accountability to a fast-moving transformation environment
Stay on post-transformation to lead the newly created regional payroll function

Fulltime

European Payroll Transformation Manager

On behalf of our international Client, we are looking for an experienced Payroll...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Diepeveen and partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven expertise in project and change management with a track record in complex, multi-country implementations
Significant experience in payroll vendor transitions, outsourcing, and HR/payroll system implementation across Europe
In-depth understanding of payroll operations, European labor law, and time/absence management
Experience working within or alongside Shared Service Centers
Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
comfortable working with diverse teams and corporate cultures
Ability to interpret and communicate complex payroll, HR, financial, and IT data clearly to various audiences
Knowledge of contract management principles related to external service providers
Fluent in English
additional European languages are an advantage

Job Responsibility

Lead the end-to-end payroll and T&A transformation project, including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure
Ensure all deliverables, milestones, and timelines for the payroll transition are defined, approved, and achieved
Act as a liaison between HR, Finance, and IT functions across multiple European entities to ensure alignment and transparency
Coordinate the activities of project teams, vendors, and country representatives to secure successful implementation
Identify and drive opportunities for process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
Facilitate regional and local discussions to align transformation objectives and ensure smooth change management
Prepare and deliver regular progress reports to senior stakeholders and project sponsors
Oversee testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support phases
Contribute to defining vendor contracts and scopes of service in collaboration with Procurement and Finance teams
Ensure all payroll and time-tracking processes meet European and local legal and compliance requirements

What we offer

Competitive compensation and hybrid working flexibility

Global Leader of Payroll

Shape the future of global payroll at WiseTech Global. We’re not just building s...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Blume Global

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience leading large-scale, complex global payroll operations
Expertise in global payroll compliance, controls, and transformation initiatives
Strong track record in automation, process redesign, and team capability building
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with influence at executive level
Pragmatic, solutions-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Passionate about developing people and embedding global ways of working

Job Responsibility

Execute and evolve our global payroll strategy, transitioning offshore payrolls to a centralized global platform
Oversee end-to-end global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliance with all reporting obligations
Lead major payroll transformation projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and harmonization initiatives
Drive process improvements to enhance scalability, accuracy, and efficiency
Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security requirements across multiple jurisdictions
Develop global payroll policies and controls, embedding best practices and mitigating risk
Partner with senior leadership to advise on payroll implications of policy changes and strategic decisions
Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery and compliance

Payroll Manager International

Bentley Systems is seeking a strategic and experienced Payroll Manager, Internat...

Location

Multiple Countries , Hoofddorp; Madrid; Remote; Dublin 2; London; Remote

Salary:

Not provided

Bentley Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8+ years of progressive international payroll experience, with direct oversight of the EMEA, APAC, and Latin America regions
Proven track record of managing payroll within a large, complex, multi-country corporate environment
Hands-on experience leading the payroll workstream for global payroll implementations
Deep understanding of system integrations and data migration between Payroll and HR/HCM platforms
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential, including complex formulas, v-lookups, pivot tables, data reconciliation, and analysis of large datasets
Expert knowledge of international payroll compliance, controls, and audit procedures
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related business field is preferred
Experience leading payroll transformation within a global, matrixed organization is preferred
Direct experience supporting payroll integration activities for mergers and acquisitions is preferred

Job Responsibility

Take full ownership of Bentley’s international payroll operations, managing a complex mix of in-house, outsourced, and managed-service delivery models
Serve as the global escalation point for complex payroll issues, providing expert guidance and resolution
Lead the payroll workstream for our global Dayforce implementation over the next 18–24 months, ensuring a seamless transition and integration with our HR/HCM platforms
Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, Tax, and external vendors on all phases of implementation, from system migrations and connector testing to parallel runs and post-go-live stabilization
Provide hands-on leadership to payroll specialists throughout the implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT), data reconciliation, and validation
Lead payroll due diligence, integration planning, and execution for all corporate mergers and acquisitions
Guarantee that all payroll processes adhere to local statutory, tax, and labor requirements across every region
Establish and maintain a robust framework of payroll controls, documentation, and governance to ensure audit readiness
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and transparency within the global payroll function

What we offer

A great Team and culture
An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction
An attractive salary and benefits package
A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups
A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life

New

LATAM Payroll Project Manager

We are partnering with a global organisation undergoing a large-scale Payroll Tr...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Lawrence Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years’ experience in payroll transformation and/or payroll project management
Proven experience managing multi-country payroll implementations (LATAM essential)
Strong payroll system implementation experience
Experience working across multiple payroll vendor platforms
HCM system knowledge (Workday preferred)
Experience with payroll data migration and data clean-up initiatives
Knowledge of Time & Attendance systems
Strong understanding of payroll controls, governance, and segregation of duties
Experience operating within structured PMO environments
Fluent Spanish and English (mandatory)

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end payroll implementation projects across multiple LATAM countries
Coordinate internal stakeholders and third-party vendors for successful delivery
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation (plans, RAID logs, status reporting)
Track performance and escalate risks and issues through established governance
Execute payroll strategy and system implementations across the region
Oversee payroll and HCM system reconciliation and data alignment
Drive HR and payroll data clean-up initiatives
Coordinate gathering and validation of local payroll and WFM requirements
Support vendor selection processes and implementation phases

New

Payroll Lead

As the Payroll Manager at Heidi Health, you will play a pivotal role in owning t...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Heidi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience running Australian and multi-country payroll operations at scale
Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation
Strong expertise in payroll compliance, governance and global payroll transformation
Proven ability to drive automation, process improvement and scalable operating models
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset suited to fast-moving, high-growth environments
Commitment to building strong teams and consistent ways of working across regions

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end Australian and global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliance with all reporting obligations
Manage and hold outsourced payroll providers, EORs and in-country partners to account, driving service excellence, issue resolution and continuous improvement
Lead major payroll transformation projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and harmonization initiatives
Partner closely with the People team to ensure payroll-critical data is accurately captured in the HRIS and to drive ongoing improvements to data quality, structure and upstream processes that feed payroll
Drive simplification and automation, reducing manual inputs, improving data flows and embedding standardised approvals and controls
Develop global payroll policies, frameworks and SOPs to support new country launches and rapid headcount growth
Provide trusted reporting and insights on headcount, employment costs, taxes and payroll metrics to Finance, People and leadership
Partner with Finance, People and Legal leaders to advise on payroll implications of policy changes, international hiring and strategic decisions

What we offer

Additional paid day off for your birthday and wellness days
A generous personal development budget of $500 per annum
Learn from some of the best engineers and creatives, joining a diverse team
The rare chance to create a global impact as you immerse yourself in one of Australia’s leading healthtech startups
If you have an impact quickly, the opportunity to fast track your startup career

Fulltime

New

Payroll Lead

As the Payroll Manager at Heidi Health, you will play a pivotal role in owning t...

Location

Australia , Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Heidi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience running Australian and multi-country payroll operations at scale
Strong working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation
Strong expertise in payroll compliance, governance and global payroll transformation
Proven ability to drive automation, process improvement and scalable operating models
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to work with senior leaders
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset suited to fast-moving, high-growth environments
Commitment to building strong teams and consistent ways of working across regions

Job Responsibility

Own end-to-end Australian and global payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliance with all reporting obligations
Manage and hold outsourced payroll providers, EORs and in-country partners to account, driving service excellence, issue resolution and continuous improvement
Lead major payroll transformation projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and harmonization initiatives
Partner closely with the People team to ensure payroll-critical data is accurately captured in the HRIS and to drive ongoing improvements to data quality, structure and upstream processes that feed payroll
Drive simplification and automation, reducing manual inputs, improving data flows and embedding standardised approvals and controls
Develop global payroll policies, frameworks and SOPs to support new country launches and rapid headcount growth
Provide trusted reporting and insights on headcount, employment costs, taxes and payroll metrics to Finance, People and leadership
Partner with Finance, People and Legal leaders to advise on payroll implications of policy changes, international hiring and strategic decisions

What we offer

Additional paid day off for your birthday and wellness days
A generous personal development budget of $500 per annum
Learn from some of the best engineers and creatives, joining a diverse team
The rare chance to create a global impact as you immerse yourself in one of Australia’s leading healthtech startups
If you have an impact quickly, the opportunity to fast track your startup career

Fulltime

Workday Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Workday Payroll Manager to join our team in Ci...

Location

United States , Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in payroll operations or HR transformation, with a focus on Workday HCM and Payroll
Proven ability to configure Workday Payroll and related modules, translating business needs into system solutions
Strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance, and workforce management principles
Demonstrated experience in project management and team leadership, including mentoring and performance appraisals
Proficiency in developing client-facing deliverables, such as presentations and proposals
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and advise stakeholders at all levels
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience demonstrating attention to detail
Familiarity with payroll technology trends and Workday updates to ensure cutting-edge solutions

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with stakeholders to assess current payroll operations and regulatory requirements, ensuring scalable and optimized processes
Design and implement payroll and HR transformation strategies, including process redesign and alignment with financial and time tracking systems
Configure Workday Payroll and related modules, such as Compensation, Benefits, and Time Tracking, based on business requirements
Develop comprehensive project documentation, including configuration workbooks, test results, and presentations
Evaluate and recommend practical solutions to improve payroll processing efficiency, compliance, and controls
Stay informed on Workday releases and payroll technology trends to provide proactive insights to clients
Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development initiatives
Supervise and mentor team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
Translate complex HR-related issues or risks into actionable solutions for client personnel, including executives
Lead efforts to prepare client proposals and strategies to secure new business opportunities

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Payroll Transformation Lead

Stanton House

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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