Managing Director

Borderless Payroll; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Borderless Payroll, a growing company in payroll management, is seeking a Managing Director to lead its expansion efforts. The role involves strategic leadership, operational oversight, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in payroll or financial services and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in payroll, recruitment, HR, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of payroll management and UK employment law.
• Exceptional leadership and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the company's long-term strategy for growth.
• Oversee operations ensuring quality service delivery and compliance.
• Lead and mentor senior management, fostering a strong team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Development

Operational Efficiency

Compliance Management

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

About Borderless Payroll:

Borderless Payroll is a rapidly expanding UK-based company with international operations across several countries, specializing in payroll management and Employer of Record (EOR) solutions. Our services include national and global payroll administration, HR management, employment contracts, legal compliance, employee benefit schemes, and more. Our goal is to help businesses streamline operations, simplify employment processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency, productivity, and profits while ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Managing Director to lead Borderless Payroll's growth and operations. The role involves transitioning the company from startup to scale-up, establishing a stronger presence in the UK and internationally. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing companies within payroll, recruitment, or financial services sectors.

The Managing Director will be fully responsible for the company's performance, leading with a strategic mindset, focusing on operational efficiency and expansion. You will report directly to the board and oversee senior management across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy Development: Shape and execute the company's long-term strategy, focusing on UK growth and international expansion. Provide leadership across all departments, fostering collaboration and accountability. Ensure operational alignment with business goals, working closely with the board.
• Operational Oversight & Growth: Oversee operations across all locations, ensuring quality and seamless service delivery. Develop strategies for entering new markets and sectors, increasing revenue, and conducting quarterly performance reviews. Drive business development in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with UK employment law, financial regulations, and company policies. Oversee communication between legal teams and the central legal department to manage risk and uphold high standards of compliance.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor senior management, set clear goals, and build a strong team culture emphasizing work ethic, collaboration, and regulatory adherence. Conduct performance reviews to ensure talent aligns with company objectives.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Represent the company in engagements with investors, regulatory bodies, and key partners.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven senior leadership experience in payroll, recruitment, HR, or financial services sectors.
• Strong understanding of payroll management.
• Basic knowledge of UK employment law, with legal teams handling jurisdiction-specific compliance.
• Track record of business growth, revenue achievement, and international expansion.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and performance management skills.
• Financial literacy with experience managing budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills.

Benefits:

Company Culture: We foster a team-oriented, collaborative environment emphasizing compliance and a strong work ethic. The Managing Director will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing this culture while driving operational success.