Whats the role?
As the Head of Global Payroll, you are responsible for coordinating payroll operations across multiple countries and regions. This involves executing a global payroll strategy, ensuring compliance with international payroll regulations, supporting external payroll vendor management, and optimizing payroll processes. The position requires strong leadership (both business and people), extensive knowledge of global payroll practices, and the ability to navigate complex payroll landscapes.
This full-time position is available as of October 2025.
The role can be based in Manchester, Paris, or Prague. Please state your preferred location in your application.
What does the role involve?
Your key responsibilities will be the following:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a global payroll strategy aligned with business objectives; support the development of a global payroll operating model with global business service/shared services.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external payroll providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
Compliance & Regulations: Ensure adherence to international payroll laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, legal, and IT teams to streamline payroll processes.
Project Management & Process Optimization: Drive efficiency, accuracy, and standardization in payroll operations across all regions.
Risk Management: Manage payroll controls, audits, and compliance checks effectively.
Technology & Innovation: Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Employee Experience: Ensure operational excellence to deliver a consistent people experience.
Forecast Management: Monitor and regulate global payroll spend, ensuring operational efficiency and technology integration.
People Leadership: Oversee talent management, people development, and career path planning for payroll practitioners.
Why should you apply?
Hilti values its people and fosters an inclusive, caring, and high-performing culture that embraces diversity. We offer equal opportunities and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Your passion for teamwork, willingness to learn and grow, and drive to make an impact will set you apart. Your work will contribute to making construction sites safer, more sustainable, and more efficient. Bring your unique perspective and help us build a better future for everyone, everywhere.
What you need is:
* Multiple years of proven experience in global payroll leadership roles, including vendor management and project management. Experience in setting up and running payroll for shared service centers is an advantage.
* Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance.
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
* Strategic thinking and the ability to coordinate and execute a global payroll strategy.
* Languages: fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.
What do we offer?
We provide opportunities to explore different roles within the company, supporting your career growth and fulfillment. Our comprehensive annual review process ensures talent is matched with suitable roles, supporting personal and professional development.
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