Job Title: EMEA Payroll Manager Location: Cambridge - Hybrid Working Department: Finance/HR Contract Type: 12 Month FTC - To start ASAP Salary Indicator: £70,000 Per Annum Job Overview: Due to a Payroll project, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented EMEA Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the EMEA region for a dynamic and fast-growing technology business on an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This role will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with local regulations, delivering a seamless payroll experience for employees, and driving continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of EMEA payroll practices, experience managing multi-country payrolls, and a strong passion for operational excellence. Key Responsibilities: Payroll Operations: Oversee payroll processing for multiple EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Collaborate with external payroll providers to manage country-specific payroll requirements. Validate and approve payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with local tax, social security, and employment regulations. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll processes with company policies and objectives. Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, management, and external vendors. Build and maintain strong relationships with regional payroll vendors and consultants. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Lead or support system implementations and upgrades related to payroll systems. Develop and document payroll procedures to ensure consistency and continuity. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor payroll specialists or coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. Provide training and development opportunities for team members to ensure expertise and growth. Qualifications: Required: Be open to a 12 month Fixed Term Contract Experience in payroll management, with a focus on EMEA operations. Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Proficiency in payroll software and tools, and Workday would be highly desired but is not essential If you are open to a 12 month FTC Payroll position, within a fantastic organisation then please get in touch as soon as possible.