Payroll Manager

Lightsource bp

Payroll Manager for Lightsource bp overseeing European payroll operations with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Leading transformational improvements in payroll processes and vendor management.

Posted 6/23/2026full-time🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing payroll operations for all European countries where we operate, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately and on time
Developing and implement payroll policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations
Data integrity and accuracy in payroll systems, implementing appropriate audit controls and ensuring these are consistently followed
Documenting payroll processes and identifying and driving process improvements
Driving process standardisation and continuous improvement across our payrolls
Staying up-to-date with changes in local laws and regulations that affect payroll operations
Managing the tax year end reporting, including the UK P11D process
Collaborating with other departments to ensure that all payroll-related taxes, benefits, and deductions are accurately calculated and processed
Maintaining accurate and complete payroll records, ensuring confidentiality and security of sensitive information
Performing payroll accounting related duties including GL account reconciliations
Providing regular payroll reports and analysis to senior management
Dealing with payroll queries from various stakeholders
Developing strong and effective working relationships with our in-country payroll vendors, ensuring that service level agreements are fit for purpose and are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7+ years of payroll management experience in a multi-country environment
Strong understanding of EMEA payroll regulations and tax legislation across multiple countries
Knowledge of payroll outsourcing models and vendor management
Proficiency with payroll management systems and accounting software
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
Demonstrated knowledge of statutory compliance, tax filings, and employment law across EMEA regions
Experience in large, complex multinational organizations
Experience with international assignee payroll and expatriate tax compliance
CIPP/Europe (Certified International Professional in Payroll – Europe) or similar certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Retention bank
Health insurance
Pension and other local benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll managementdata integrityaudit controlspayroll accountingGL account reconciliationsdata analysisreportingstatutory compliancetax filingsemployment law

Soft Skills

process improvementcollaborationrelationship managementcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsleadership

Certifications

CIPP/Europe