Head of Payroll

Job Description

Industry: Accounting, Human Resources Services, and Technology, Information and Media
Seniority for this role: Director
Title: Head of Global Payroll Operations Salary: Competitive – Market rate Location: Budapest Contract: Permanent Hybrid: 1 day a week in the office Are you an accomplished payroll leader ready to step into a pivotal role? Our client, a high-growth international company, is seeking a Head of Global Payroll Operations to oversee and elevate their payroll function as they continue their remarkable expansion. Our client is seeking a forward-thinking payroll expert with a passion for technology and global operations. You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This Head of Payroll Global Operations position offers an incredible chance to shape and refine what global payroll excellence looks like. The successful candidate will take charge of a team managing payroll delivery across 30+ countries, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and exceptional employee experience. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge systems and lead a team that values innovation and forward-thinking strategies. Responsibilities: Lead a diverse team of 20+ payroll professionals, empowering them to deliver consistently high performance while scaling operations for future growth. Build and refine global payroll processes that align with a rapidly evolving business, ensuring capacity and capability to handle complex payroll operations. Collaborate with outsourced payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payments while delivering on strategic third-party goals. Drive the adoption of advanced technology to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity across HR and payroll systems. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce risks, and implement scalable solutions while maintaining budget awareness. Develop a strong framework for compliance with local regulations and implement proactive controls to minimise errors and risks. Create a world-class payroll support system to address employee queries swiftly and effectively. Partner with HR, IT, and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll with other business functions. Requirements: Extensive experience managing international payroll operations. Expertise in payroll systems like Workday or similar platforms. Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English. Excellent stakeholder management skills. A proactive approach to problem-solving and process design. Advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets. A collaborative mindset, with experience navigating matrix organizations. Why Apply? This Head of Payroll Global Operations role offers a rare chance to lead in one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, redefining global payroll with cutting-edge systems and innovative strategies. If you’re eager to make a lasting impact and build for the future, this is the perfect opportunity. If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a transformative journey! JGA Recruitment Group Ltd (“We”) are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us. Show more Show less