Why Apply for this Role?Hybrid 3 days WFH or moreFlexi Time34 days ALBonus up to 10%Private Health and MedicalOur client, is a leading global provider of fund services, corporate, capital markets, private client, and regulatory & compliance solutions. With a strong international presence and reputation for delivering specialist expertise, they are seeking an experienced Head of Payroll to lead and develop their global payroll function.About the JobReporting into senior leadership, the Head of Payroll will take responsibility for the governance, accuracy, and delivery of payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions globally. The successful candidate will oversee both outsourced and in-house payroll providers, ensuring payroll processes are compliant, accurate, and delivered on time.This role will also partner closely with Finance to ensure payroll reporting, reconciliations, forecasting, and controls are maintained to the highest standard, while driving process improvement and supporting systems integration initiatives across the wider business.Key ResponsibilitiesLead global payroll operations across multiple international jurisdictionsEnsure compliant, accurate, and timely payroll deliveryManage outsourced and in-house payroll providersAct as senior escalation point for complex payroll mattersMaintain payroll governance, controls, audit trails, and reporting accuracyPartner with Finance on journals, reconciliations, forecasting, and planningDrive payroll process improvement and optimisation initiativesSupport payroll systems integration and newly acquired business onboardingOversee vendor management and outsourced payroll partnershipsLead, mentor, and develop the payroll team while managing key stakeholdersYour Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience managing international payroll operationsStrong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, and governanceExperience across both outsourced and in-house payroll modelsProven leadership and people management experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Excel and payroll systems experienceExcellent communication skills with experience engaging senior stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlinesFor further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your payroll career, get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.Benefits:Work From HomeWHJS1_NI