Meraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a Scottish success story now operating on a global scale in their search for a Payroll process improvement lead. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in unique project to modernise and centralise global payroll processes and procedures.
The Company
This is a specialist business operating on a global scale with a reputation for rewarding hard work with recognition and progression. They're a recognised brand across Scotland who while now operating on a global scale have kept they're family feel.
The Role:
This an interesting opportunity for someone to get involved in, shape strategy and the future payroll operating model of the business.
* Lead the development of a scalable, global payroll operating model aligned to Group standards.
* Define the payroll systems, tools, and technology required to simplify and standardise processes.
* Own the global payroll process framework, ensuring strong governance and consistency.
* Establish baseline cost and activity insights to support future‑state design decisions.
* Set payroll workstream objectives and deliver initiatives through clear, executable plans.
* Manage risks, dependencies, and issues across the payroll workstream and wider programmes.
* Provide expertise on payroll resourcing, budgets, and team mobilisation.
* Act as the payroll SME across finance and transformation projects, embedding global controls and ways of working.
* Own the multi‑year payroll roadmap and ensure projects meet governance and approval requirements.
* Support key initiatives including global payroll platform rollout, UK payrolling of benefits, and pay group harmonisation.
* Define and track standard payroll KPIs across all regions.
* Drive continuous improvement, change management, and clear communications in partnership with the PMO.
What is on Offer:
* 50k -£60k plus
* Employer pension 7%
* 31 days annual leave
* Private Health Insurance
* Life Assurance
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Non Corporate
* Free onsite parking
Candidate Profile:
* Experience designing or enhancing end-to-end payroll processes.
* Supported or led payroll workstreams within a process improvement, ERP or systems-change programme within a large group
Next Steps:
This is likely to be a role with a strong interest and a high response so early applications are encouraged. Please don’t hesitate to contact Dylan McGinley for a private & confidential discussion.