Global Payroll Director

myPOS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Global Payroll Director to lead and oversee payroll operations across multiple countries. This senior leadership role requires deep international payroll expertise, along with a strong understanding of financial and tax regulations. The Global Payroll Director will ensure compliance with local laws and manage payroll systems effectively. The role offers opportunities for team leadership and process improvement in a dynamic fintech environment.

Benefits

Business Healthcare Plan

Dental Insurance

Group Life Assurance

Annual salary reviews

Performance bonuses

Unlimited access to training courses

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in international payroll management.
• Strong understanding of financial and tax regulations.
• Experience in designing scalable payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global payroll operations.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and payroll taxes.
• Design robust payroll governance frameworks.

Skills

International payroll expertise

Financial understanding

Tax compliance

Cross-border payroll resolution

Process automation

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Tools

Payroll systems

HRIS systems

Job description

Overview

At myPOS, we’re all about helping businesses grow and get paid. We make payments simple, smart, and accessible for everyone, but we’re more than just payment solutions — myPOS is a partner in growth. From free multicurrency accounts to powerful e-commerce tools, we’re here to support business owners of all sizes and everyone out there who dreams of starting their own business.

As we are expanding our team, we’re looking for Global Payroll Director to help us make a real difference in the Fintech industry. Ready to join us and shape the future of payments? Let’s make it happen!

About the role

We are seeking a Global Payroll Director who will take full end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries and employment models at myPOS and across our acquisitions. This is a senior leadership role with single-point accountability for payroll accuracy, timeliness, compliance, governance, and payroll systems across a fast-growing, PE-backed fintech operating in more than 10 European countries, including Bulgaria, the UK, France, Italy, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary and Belgium, and employing approximately 1,100 people.

Leading a team of Payroll experts, the Global Payroll Director will act as the authoritative voice on payroll across HR, Finance, Tax, Benefits, and external providers. A core part of the mandate is the design and implementation of a controlled, auditable, and scalable global payroll operating model, including the global rollout of a new payroll system that will serve as the company’s core payroll and workforce platform.

This role requires deep international payroll expertise, strong financial and tax understanding, and the confidence to set boundaries, enforce controls, and challenge existing processes where required.

What you’ll do

• Act as the most senior payroll authority in the organisation, with end-to-end ownership of payroll across all countries, employment types, and payroll providers;

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance every cycle;

• Serve as the final escalation point for payroll failures, compliance risks, and regulatory issues;

• Design and enforce a robust global payroll governance framework, including clear RACI across HR, Finance, Tax, Country Managers, and external providers;

• Establish controlled, auditable processes for payroll inputs, validations, approvals, bonuses, commissions, and exceptions;

• Ensure payroll processes are fully audit-ready, with clear documentation, approvals, and audit trails;

• Ensure full compliance with local labour law, payroll tax, and statutory requirements across all countries;

• Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and Tax to validate payroll tax treatments and statutory filings, manage statutory filings and reporting, and resolve complex cross-border or variable pay issues;

• Resolve complex payroll issues related to variable pay, commissions, and cross-border employment;

• Proactively identify and mitigate payroll-related regulatory and financial risks;

• Lead the global implementation of a new payroll provider and system across all countries;

• Oversee integration with HRIS, finance systems, commission tracking tools, and benefits platforms;

• Drive automation, data integrity, and system-based controls across payroll processes;

• Own vendor governance, SLAs, performance management, and issue resolution for all payroll providers;

• Redesign payroll processes to support scale, consistency, and control across geographies;

• Define and implement a sustainable global payroll operating model for 2026 and beyond, including in-house versus outsourced components and shared services opportunities;

• Lead, develop, and coach the internal payroll team and manage external partners;

• Own the administration and governance of employee benefits across all countries;

• Establish consistent global principles for benefits while ensuring local market competitiveness, legal compliance, and scalability;

• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure equity, cost control, and transparency of benefits offerings across geographies.

Why you should join myPOS

• Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment;

• Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses;

• myPOS Academy for upskilling and training;

• Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning;

• Annual individual training and development budget;

• Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun;

• Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level.

What we offer

• Business Healthcare Plan;

• Dental Insurance;

• Group Life Assurance.

Who we are

Since 2014 we’ve been all about making payments easier and more accessible for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re at the counter, selling online, or on the move, we’ve got businesses covered with smart, accessible and affordable solutions that keep things easy.

Our mission? It’s simple. Help businesses get paid by taking advantage of modern tech and innovative ideas, so payment challenges are a thing of the past.

Apply by filling in the form below and send your CV in English!

Equal Employment Opportunity: myPOS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on age, ancestry, colour, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Your application will be confidentially reviewed in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal information will be used solely for the job application and will be stored for a period needed by the application process. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Good luck!