Global leader in temporary power, temperature control and energy solutions
Head of Global Payroll
Location
Worldwide
Posted
13 days ago
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0
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Lead
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Job Description
Head of Global Payroll
Aggreko
Role Description Bring your energy to Aggreko as Head of Global Payroll. You’ll lead the end-to-end delivery, governance and transformation of Aggreko’s global payroll operation, building a scalable, compliant and efficient payroll function that supports our growth ambitions and delivers an exceptional colleague experience worldwide. What you'll do as Head of Global Payroll: - Define and execute Aggreko’s global payroll strategy, leading a significant multi-year transformation programme focused on standardisation, automation, vendor consolidation, governance and process excellence. - Build and develop a high-performing global payroll organisation, leading a team of professionals across multiple regions and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. - Own strategic relationships with global payroll providers and key stakeholders across HR, Reward, Finance, Tax, IT and regional leadership teams to drive consistency, efficiency and commercial value. - Drive payroll systems, data integrity and controls, leveraging technology, Workday integration, automation and AI opportunities to improve colleague experience, reporting and operational effectiveness. - Lead payroll operations globally, ensuring accurate, compliant and on-time payroll delivery across a complex, multi-country workforce while acting as the senior escalation point for payroll risks, issues and audit findings. Qualifications - An experienced global payroll leader with a strong track record managing complex, multi-country payroll operations and leading large-scale payroll transformation programmes. - Highly knowledgeable in payroll governance, controls, tax, compliance and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, with experience operating in outsourced payroll environments. - A commercially minded leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, navigating business change while maintaining operational excellence. - An exceptional stakeholder manager and communicator, comfortable influencing senior executives and leading multicultural teams through significant transformation. - A people-first leader who embodies Aggreko’s values of being Courageous, Driven, Accountable, Resilient, Inclusive and Development Minded, with the ability to lead individuals through change, not just processes. Benefits - The opportunity to own and transform a genuinely global payroll function, shaping the future operating model for a workforce spanning multiple regions and countries. - A highly visible leadership role with direct impact on business performance, governance, colleague experience and Aggreko’s long-term growth strategy. - The chance to lead a major payroll transformation programme, including technology enhancement, vendor consolidation, process standardisation and automation initiatives. - Exposure to senior business leaders across HR, Reward, Finance and Operations, with opportunities to influence the wider People agenda. - A collaborative and supportive environment where high performance, development and teamwork are valued, alongside a competitive reward and benefits package and international travel opportunities.
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