Payroll Lead

Your new company

Hays Payroll are proud to be working exclusively with a purpose-driven international organisation who are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee payroll operations across a diverse global workforce. Working within a collaborative environment focused on delivering positive social impact, you'll play a key role in ensuring employees, contractors, and partner organisations are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement in its people processes.

Your new role

As Payroll Lead, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and in compliance with local legislation.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing monthly payroll for UK and international employees and contractors.
• Processing payroll changes including starters, leavers, and salary amendments.
• Ensuring statutory and compliance requirements are met, including payroll reporting and pension obligations.
• Reconciling payroll data and resolving discrepancies.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries.
• Working closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll delivery.
• Supporting payroll system improvements, automation initiatives, and process enhancements.
• Coordinating international payroll activity and liaising with external providers across multiple countries.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data protection standards.

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What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, pensions, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with international payrolls, contractors, or multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with payroll systems and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Membership of a recognised payroll professional body such as the CIPP or GPA would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Part-time opportunity (20 hours per week across 5 days).
• Flexible working environment supporting work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work within a values-led, internationally focused organisation.
• A varied and autonomous role with exposure to UK and global payroll operations.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work while driving payroll excellence and continuous improvement.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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