Global Process Owner Payroll

Laurenshekwerk; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization in Aylesbury is seeking a Global Process Owner – Payroll to oversee and optimize payroll policies and processes across multiple regions. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll operations, a bachelor's degree, and expertise with SAP or similar platforms. You will drive compliance, improve payroll processes, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance service delivery. This full-time role offers a leadership opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll operations in a global organization.
• Expertise in end-to-end global payroll processes.
• Ability to navigate sensitive and confidential situations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate process changes and manage the project roadmap.
• Drive global payroll processes for compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to enhance payroll systems.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in payroll operations

Influencing stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Workday

ADP

Job description

Global Process Owner – Payroll

Laurens Hekwerk West BV is seeking a Global Process Owner – Payroll to oversee and optimise payroll policies and processes across multiple regions. In this leadership role you will standardise processes, ensure compliance with international regulations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time

Main Responsibilities

• Initiate process and system changes, prioritise improvement initiatives and manage the overall project roadmap.
• Drive best‑in‑class global payroll processes that meet jurisdictional compliance requirements and deliver outstanding employee experience.
• Draft current as‑is and to‑be business processes, business requirements and use cases, sign off the final business case and approve cross‑functional requirements impacting the global payroll process.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Finance, HR and related business units, optimising service delivery and leadership model.
• Confirm business readiness prior to deploying new processes and significant system enhancements, communicating changes to the extended user community.
• Partner with HRIT, Benefits, Finance and other organizations to ensure end‑to‑end payroll input and output processes are optimised.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance and Supply Chain to implement seamless system functionality for new payroll systems.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience in payroll operations in a global organization.
• Experience with SAP, Workday, ADP or similar payroll platforms.
• Expertise in end‑to‑end global payroll processes and strong understanding of general business operations and internal control concepts.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Diplomacy and tact in navigating sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to translate technical details to non‑technical users or stakeholders.

McCormick & Company is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.