EMEA Payroll Manager | Build Global from the Ground Up
£75,000 – £85,000 (up to £90K for standout talent)
Remote UK-Based | High-Growth, AI-Driven Business
If you’re looking for a role where you can actually shape global payroll, not just run it… this is it.
We’re partnering with a fast-scaling, cash-rich tech business operating at the forefront of AI infrastructure.
They’re growing at serious pace (20% MoM), expanding globally, and now need a hands-on, high-impact EMEA Payroll Manager to help build and scale their international payroll function.
Why this role stands out
* Build, not maintain – no legacy processes, you’ll design the framework
* Global exposure – onboarding new countries + scaling operations
* Transformation-led – RFP, vendor selection, process standardisation
* Work directly with an elite leader (ex high-growth tech scale-ups)
* Huge growth runway – 500 → 1,000+ employees in 12–18 months
What you’ll be doing
* Owning and evolving EMEA payroll operations
* Leading global payroll transformation + RFP process
* Transitioning new countries into a scalable global model
* Driving process, governance & compliance frameworks
* Acting as a true No.2 to the Global Payroll Director in building out the payroll function
What they’re looking for
* Strong EMEA/global payroll experience (not just UK-focused)
* Experience in transformation, scaling or building payroll from scratch
* Exposure to M&A, high-growth or start-up environments
* Confident problem-solver – someone who figures things out, not waits
* Personable, visible, and comfortable working at pace
Experience with EOR models (e.g. Deel) and global vendors (CloudPay, Dayforce, SD Worx etc.) is a big plus.
This isn’t for someone who wants structure handed to them. It’s for someone who creates structure, builds solutions, and drives impact fast.
Feel free to email me at if you have any questions.
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