Full job descriptionHandle are currently working with a hugely popular, global entertainment brand who are looking for an experienced Interim EMEA Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across 12-14 countries (excluding the UK) within a large, multinational organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of payroll professionals while overseeing the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll through outsourced payroll providers. You’ll play a key role in driving payroll transformation, process improvements, and ensuring governance, controls and statutory compliance across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities:
*Lead, coach and develop a team of Payroll Analysts.
*Oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries.
*Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders.
*Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, reporting and audit readiness.
*Drive payroll projects, system enhancements and continuous process improvements.
*Act as the escalation point for complex payroll and vendor issues.
*Promote best practice, standardisation and operational excellence across the region.
About you:
*Payroll management qualification or equivalent experience.
*Proven experience managing multi-country EMEA payroll within a large, complex organisation.
*Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, compliance and payroll governance.
*Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.
*Strong leadership, stakeholder management and change management skills.
*Exposure to SAP Payroll or similar HRIS/payroll systems is highly desirable.


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