Global Payroll Compliance and Governance Manager

Job Description:

We're looking for an experienced Global Payroll Compliance & Governance Manager to ensure payroll operations across 19 countries meet all local laws, statutory regulations, and internal governance standards. You'll design and lead a global payroll compliance framework, monitor legislative changes, and guide teams and vendors to maintain accuracy, audit readiness, and risk control.

This is a hybrid role that will work in the office 3 days a week and 2 from home.
* Develop and manage a global payroll compliance and controls framework across all regions.
* Oversee compliance audits, reporting, and governance for senior leadership.
* Monitor global legislative and tax updates, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
* Act as primary contact for internal and external audits, managing remediation and risk mitigation.
* Partner with payroll vendors, HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliance and service quality.
* Embed compliance into payroll transformation initiatives and process improvements.
* Drive automation, standardisation, and transparent reporting through dashboards and KPIs.

About You
* Extensive global payroll experience across multiple regions (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
* Strong understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory reporting.
* Proven expertise in compliance frameworks, controls, and audit processes.
* Skilled communicator who can simplify complex regulations for diverse stakeholders.
* Experience with multi-country payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, NGA, Ceridian).
* Excellent stakeholder management and influence at senior levels.
* Desirable: Payroll qualifications (CIPP, FPC, CPP), HRIS/payroll systems experience, SOX compliance, or exposure to payroll transformation projects.

Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles)
Benefits video - https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU
* Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
* 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
* Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
* Enhanced parental leave
* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
* Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
* Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

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