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Michael Page

Global Payroll Lead (Shared Services)

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Job Description

  • High‑visibility role in a global shared services organisation
  • Lead high‑impact global payroll migration and transformation projects

About Our Client


The company is a large organization operating in the shared services industry, committed to delivering excellence in its field. With a strong global presence, the company values precision, compliance, and innovation to drive its success.

Job Description

  • Lead end‑to‑end payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, statutory compliance, and timely processing.
  • Oversee third‑party global payroll vendors and ensure strong service performance and compliance.
  • Drive migration projects and lead the standardisation and automation of payroll processes
  • Establish governance frameworks including SLAs, KPIs, audit controls, and quality assurance mechanisms.
  • Partner closely with HR, Finance, IT, auditors and external regulators to support business needs and resolve escalations.

The Successful Applicant


  • Minimum 12-15 years of payroll or HR operations experience, ideally within a multinational, GBS, or Shared Services environment.
  • Must have payroll experience in at least one global region outside of APAC - for example: Europe, the Middle East, the United States, or EMEA - due to the global scope of this role.
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to guide teams, oversee operations, and influence senior stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of payroll governance, compliance frameworks, and data‑privacy requirements.
  • Strong hands‑on operational capability, able to step into daily payroll tasks when required.
  • Excellent stakeholder‑management skills, capable of managing expectations and resolving escalations effectively.

What's on Offer


  • High‑impact leadership role shaping global payroll operations
  • Multi‑country exposure and cross‑border collaboration
  • Opportunities to lead transformation, technology enhancements, and process optimisation initiatives
  • A collaborative shared services culture with strong development pathways

If you're ready to take on a global payroll leadership role and contribute to a high‑performing shared services organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and advance your global payroll career.


Contact: Marissa Nao

Quote job ref: JN-032026-6980238

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