Payroll Manager

myPOS

. Own end-to-end payroll across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Austria and Switzerland; scope may also include Bulgaria .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing end-to-end payroll operations across multiple European jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and payroll tax requirements. Proven ability to lead and optimize payroll processes, governance frameworks, and team development in a high-risk environment.

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10+ Years Payroll ExperienceInternational Multi-Country PayrollStrong Knowledge of Payroll Tax ComplianceExperience with Global Payroll PlatformsLeadership in High-Risk Environments

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingStatutory CompliancePayroll Tax KnowledgePayroll Governance FrameworksCommission StructuresData Integrity ManagementPayroll OnboardingSystem Implementation StabilizationAudit-Focused ProcessesCross-Border Payroll Issues

Soft Skills

Strong Sense of OwnershipAccountabilityDetail-OrientedStructured ApproachRisk Awareness

Tools & Technologies

DeelHRISFinance SystemsPayroll Platforms

Industry Keywords

European JurisdictionsFintechFinancial ServicesPaymentsRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end payroll across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Austria and Switzerland; scope may also include Bulgaria
Ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing under local labour law, payroll tax and statutory requirements
Oversee payroll onboarding and employee setup in Deel
Manage statutory registrations and de-registrations for new hires, leavers and job changes
Ensure employment changes are accurately reflected in Deel and related systems
Coordinate with HR Operations and Deel to maintain complete, consistent and compliant payroll data
Stabilise global payroll operations with Deel and complete remaining country migrations
Refine payroll processes, calendars, controls and hand-offs between HR, Finance and Deel
Maintain the global payroll governance framework and RACI across stakeholders
Ensure auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions and exceptions
Strengthen data integrity and system-based controls across payroll, HRIS, finance, commission and benefits systems
Own vendor governance, SLAs and issue resolution with Deel; perform root-cause analysis
Partner with Finance, Accounting and Tax on payroll tax treatments, statutory filings and complex cross-border or variable pay issues
Act as primary payroll contact for Finance, HR, Country Managers and senior leadership
Provide payroll data and reporting for monthly close, accruals, budgeting, forecasting and audits
Identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks
Support employee benefits governance and accurate payroll processing
Maintain payroll SOPs and process documentation
Lead, develop and coach the payroll team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of payroll experience, including significant depth in international, multi-country payroll and several years in a leadership role
Proven experience operating payroll across multiple European jurisdictions
Experience with Italy, France and Germany is a strong advantage
Experience with Bulgaria is a plus
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, statutory compliance and labour law interactions
Knowledge of new-hire and leaver statutory registration requirements
Experience with commission-heavy or variable pay structures
Experience with global payroll platforms; Deel strongly preferred
Experience stabilising and optimising payroll operations after a system implementation
Experience designing, implementing and maintaining payroll governance, controls and approval frameworks
Experience in regulated, high-risk environments such as fintech, financial services or payments is a significant advantage
Comfortable operating at senior leadership level and challenging stakeholders where payroll controls or compliance are at risk
Strong sense of ownership, accountability and risk awareness; structured, detail-oriented and audit-focused
Fluent English, written and spoken
Additional European languages are a strong advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary reviews, promotions, and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level
9% employer pension contribution
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Group life assurance