ASL Technical is delighted to work with this high profile luxury automotive brand as we commence hiring for an experienced Senior Payroll Lead with experience of multi site payroll management. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of the payroll function for over 300 employees in 9 countries. This is a 6 month assignment and we are looking for candidates who are available for the full duration of the project. 

Your Duties as Payroll Lead 

• Act as the primary internal point of contact for global payroll coordination across 9 countries
• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle with outsourced providers, including:
  • Data collation and validation
  • Submission of payroll inputs
  • Review of payroll outputs and reports
• Ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time in line with local requirements
• Resolve payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
• Maintain payroll records and documentation

Benefits Administration

• Support the administration of global employee benefits programmes, including:
  • Enrolments, changes, and leavers
  • Liaison with external providers
• Act as a key contact for employee benefits queries
• Support annual benefits processes (e.g., renewals, reviews, communications)

Data & Systems

• Maintain accurate employee data within SAP, ensuring data integrity for payroll processing
• Support transition activities towards SuccessFactors (experience beneficial but not essential)
• Prepare payroll and benefits reports as required
• Support audits and data checks

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working with manual processes and high volumes of data
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across different countries
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good stakeholder communication skills

Role Context

• Supports a global workforce of ~250/300 employees across 9 countries

This is an amazing opportunity to get fully involved in one of the UK's leading automotive employers, for more information apply today for a confidential conversation - Please note applicants must have valid right to live and work in the UK.