Role requirement
Vacancy type
Permanent
Sector
Accounting & Finance
Specialisim
Payroll
Location
Glasgow
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16163
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
05/08/2025
Closing date
02/09/2025
Job Description:
We are working on a fantastic opportunity for our client, a leading global financial services firm, who are currently recruiting for a Head of Global Payroll. This role is based in Glasgow. You will oversee payroll operations across multiple countries and contribute to maintaining high standards in payroll.
Skills/Experience:
- Extensive payroll experience, working in a global organisation, with financial services experience essential.
- Proven experience in global payroll, managing payroll across multiple countries and regions, UK and EMEA experience is essential.
- A track record of suggesting continuous improvements.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Subject matter expertise in global payroll processing and best practices
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective problem solver and critical thinker
- Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain payroll calendars and deadlines across regions, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Stay updated on global payroll legislation changes and adjust practices accordingly.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline global payroll processes.
- Supervise and manage a small team of payroll specialists.
Benefits:
- A highly competitive salary
- Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16163
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Originally from Ireland, Rachael has been an integral part of the Core-Asset Consulting team for eight years, bringing 20 years of recruitment experience from London and Edinburgh. With a background in Business Studies and an MA in PR & Communications, Rachael's unique blend of strategic insight and consultative communication adds valuable depth to our team and influences many of our client projects.
Specialising in executive search, financial services, and investment recruitment, Rachael supports clients across the UK and Ireland. She is a strong advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentoring young people through MCR Pathways and encouraging girls to pursue careers in finance and investment through her work with Future Asset. As Director and part of the senior management team, Rachael's passion for providing a truly consultative service, combined with her deep understanding of the financial services sector, has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor in recruitment.
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