GP Manager - EMEA
About this role
What will you be doing?
You will be at the heart of our international payroll operations, ensuring seamless payroll execution across multiple countries. Your role will involve:
End-to-End Global Payroll Management – Oversee payroll processing for internal employees across 150+ countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement.
Compliance & Risk Mitigation – Stay ahead of evolving global payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance frameworks to mitigate risks and maintain full regulatory adherence.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management – Collaborate with external payroll vendors, internal HR, Finance, and leadership teams to optimize payroll workflows and address operational challenges.
Payroll Controls & Audit Readiness – Implement robust pre-payroll validation checks and real-time payroll controls, ensuring transparency and audit readiness at all times.
Process Optimization & Automation – Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes through automation and technology adoption, reducing manual dependencies and enhancing efficiency.
Payroll Dashboard & Reporting – Develop insightful payroll dashboards and analytics to provide visibility into payroll trends, compliance metrics, and cost optimization strategies.
Team Leadership & Development – Lead and mentor a team, fostering a high-performance culture while driving continuous learning and process excellence.
What do we need?
We are looking for a seasoned Global Payroll leader who brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and deep domain knowledge. The ideal candidate should have:
12+ years of experience in Global Payroll and HR Operations, preferably in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.
Proven expertise in international payroll compliance , specifically EMEA, including tax laws, statutory requirements, and social security regulations.
Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills, ensuring 100% payroll accuracy while proactively addressing discrepancies.
Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive payroll efficiency at scale.
Proficiency in payroll technology, ERP systems, and automation tools, leveraging tech to streamline payroll operations.
Effective leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and mentoring high-performing payroll teams.
Excellent communication and reporting abilities, capable of translating complex payroll data into meaningful business insights.
Company at a glance
Work is global. Now the infrastructure is, too.
Multiplier is the Global Exchange for Work that companies rely on to hire, manage, and pay global teams.
Our Employer of Record (EOR), Contractor of Record (COR), and Global Payroll are built on owned entities, native payroll engines, in-house compliance expertise, and integrated payments. That infrastructure empowers companies to scale into 160+ countries, talent to access life-changing opportunities, and countries to participate in the global economy.
2,700+ companies. $2 billion+ in cross-border wages. Founded in 2020 to build a world without limits.
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