Global Payroll Project Lead

The Global Payroll Projects Lead will support the SVP of Global Reward and Payroll in delivering the global payroll strategy and transformation roadmap This is a hands-on project delivery role, responsible for creating and executing project plans across payroll process improvement, acquisitions, vendor consolidation, systems, payments, compliance and IPO readiness. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage delivery and ensure agreed payroll projects are implemented effectively across the global business. Key Responsibilities Translate priorities set by the SVP of Global Reward and Payroll into clear project plans, with defined actions, owners, milestones, risks and deliverables. Manage and execute global payroll projects from planning through to implementation and operational handover. Support the integration of payrolls following acquisitions, including process reviews, data migration, testing, vendor transition and cutover. Coordinate payroll vendor implementations, migrations and consolidation projects. Support payroll system implementations and integrations with HR, Finance, Treasury, benefits, time and attendance, banking and other relevant systems. Identify and deliver continuous improvements to global payroll processes, including opportunities to use automation and AI to reduce manual work, improve accuracy and strengthen controls. Coordinate improvements to payroll payment and funding methods, working with Payroll, Finance, Treasury, banks and external providers. Support payroll compliance and IPO-readiness activities, including process and control documentation, evidence gathering, action tracking and remediation. Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, HMRC and other relevant authorities, connecting them with the appropriate payroll teams and subject-matter experts. Maintain project plans, risk and action logs, provide regular progress updates and escalate material issues to the SVP of Global Reward and Payroll. Coordinate stakeholders across Payroll, People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Technology and external vendors. Ensure completed projects are documented, communicated and successfully handed over to the teams responsible for ongoing delivery. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Experience working in global or multi-country payroll projects, transformation or operations. Strong project-management skills, with experience creating and executing detailed delivery plans. Experience supporting payroll system implementations, integrations, vendor changes or acquisitions. A good understanding of payroll processes, compliance, controls and payments. Experience coordinating audits or complex information requests would be beneficial. A hands-on, organised and delivery-focused approach. Strong stakeholder-management, problem-solving and communication skills. An interest in using technology, automation and AI to improve payroll operations. Experience supporting IPO readiness, SOX compliance would be advantageous Job Benefits Access to DAZN streaming service Annual leave increasing by 3 days after 3 years Private medical insurance (fully financed by DAZN) Life assurance Pension scheme (Pracowniczy Program Emerytalny) Medicover sport and benefits' platform by NAIS (with sports, fashion, shopping, tourism, pubs, development and courses benefits with kudos, charity options) Vet and Life insurance for pets Financially rewarding ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme Family-friendly community Opportunity for flexible working Employee Assistance Program (psychological, managerial, legal and financial counselling) Free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind) Learning and development resources Access to our internal speaker series and events High-end laptops (Macs or Windows