Payroll Change Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Manager to support the transformation and optimization of the Payroll function within a major international engineering company.

This strategic assignment focuses on strengthening payroll governance, improving operational performance, optimizing processes and supporting the evolution of the Payroll operating model.

Main responsibilities

• Assess and optimize the current Payroll organization and governance.
• Review Payroll and HR Administration responsibilities and recommend improvements.
• Design and implement Payroll governance standards and best practices.
• Evaluate Payroll processes, controls and operational performance.
• Identify risks and recommend mitigation actions.
• Drive Payroll process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support incident analysis and corrective action plans.
• Define and implement the future Payroll Target Operating Model.
• Support Payroll transformation projects linked to Payroll system evolution.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll teams and key business stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years' experience in Payroll Management.
• Strong experience in Payroll Transformation and Payroll Governance .
• Proven expertise in Payroll Operating Model design and optimization.
• Experience with Payroll Compliance, Controls and Risk Management.
• Strong background in Change Management.
• Experience working in large international organizations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead strategic transformation initiatives.

Preferred experience

Experience within international industrial, engineering, energy or consulting environments such as: