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Head of Payroll EMEA

Manchester, United Kingdom

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Payroll EMEA to lead and improve payroll operations across the region. leading a team to deliver multiple payrolls across Ireland, UK and wider Europe covering c4000 employees. Based in Dublin, Ireland or Manchester, UK, this high-impact, hybrid role reports to the Global Process Owner Payroll in Yardley, Pennsylvania. You will be our payroll subject matter expert, you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver strategic insights and lead operational excellence.

The Role As Head of Payroll EMEA, you’ll oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple teams, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll lead a diverse team, including an in-house UK payroll function, and champion process improvements, and best practices to enhance performance and governance.

 

Responsibilities

  • Payroll Leadership: Ensure accurate and efficient payroll processing across EMEA, observing all relevant regulations.

  • Compliance & Risk Management: Stay ahead of legislative changes and ensure compliance with HMRC, Revenue Commissioners, and other tax authorities.

  • Strategic Process Improvement: Promote automation and process enhancements to reduce errors, increase efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.

  • Technology & Innovation: Implement system-driven payroll solutions to refine calculations, filings, and compliance checks.

  • Data & Insights: Develop and monitor payroll metrics, providing applicable insights to support strategic decisions.

  • Leadership & Development: Develop your team, promoting a culture of high performance, transparency, and continuous improvement.

  • Business Continuity: Maintain disaster recovery and risk management plans for all payroll-related activities.

 

What You Bring

  • Leadership Excellence: 8 years experience leading multi-country payroll operations, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

  • Technical Expertise: Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP). Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll, taxation, and compliance.

  • Process & Change Management: Expertise in process architecture, automation, and driving continuous improvement.

  • Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate strategy into applicable plans, driving measurable results.

  • Collaboration & Influence: Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to collaborate effectively across functions and regions.

  • Confidentiality & Integrity: Unwavering commitment to data confidentiality and financial controls.

 

Why Join Inizio? At Inizio, you’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team dedicated to transforming health and life sciences. We offer a hybrid working environment with opportunities for growth, development, and global impact.

 

What we offer

  • Great compensation package

  • Company bonus scheme

 
  • Company pension plan

  • Healthcare coverage

  • Hybrid working arrangement - 2 days in Manchester city centre office or Dublin - City West office.

 

Our Pledge We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

 

Redefine the future of healthcare with Inizio. Apply today.

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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