Global Head of Payroll and Benefits
New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) · Southampton, England ·
A high-growth, international FinTech is seeking a Head of Payroll & Benefits to lead its global payroll and benefits function. This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for payroll governance, operational excellence, benefits strategy, compliance, and transformation across multiple regions.
The successful individual will bring deep expertise in managing complex, high-volume payroll environments, with particular strength in India payroll, while driving scalable processes and employee-focused benefits programmes across an international workforce. The Opportunity Reporting into senior HR leadership,
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Lead global payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective governance. Take ownership of a large and complex India payroll population within a highly regulated environment.
Design and evolve the global benefits strategy, balancing consistency with local market requirements. Drive payroll transformation initiatives including automation, process improvement, systems optimisation, and vendor management.
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and executive stakeholders on workforce costs, risk management, and employee experience. Support business growth, organisational change, and M&A integration activity. About You We are interested in speaking with individuals who can demonstrate: 10+ years' experience leading global payroll and benefits functions.
Deep expertise in India payroll, including regulatory, tax, and compliance requirements. Experience operating within multinational technology, SaaS, fintech, or similarly fast-paced international organisations. A strong track record of payroll transformation, automation, and process standardisation.
Experience managing global payroll providers and external benefits vendors. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership teams. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to join a growing international organisation where payroll and benefits are viewed as a critical business function. You'll have the scope to shape strategy, improve operational effectiveness, enhance the employee experience, and play a key role in supporting future growth globally.