Payroll Specialist

Senior Manager EMEA Payroll

At Vertiv, we build products that keep critical technologies running 24/7. We are proud we were the first to protect mainframes with precision cooling systems. We were the first to introduce an integrated enclosure system to distributed networks. We help some of the largest names in the industry bring new capacity online faster and at a lower cost when search and social media increased demand for storage and computing. Our portfolio spans power, thermal and infrastructure management products, software and solutions, and is complemented by a network of nearly 250 service centers worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced EMEA Payroll Manager to join our team. This role oversees payroll operations across EMEA at scale, covering multiple countries and a large employee population. The position plays a key role in supporting global payroll transformation efforts and managing relationships with key stakeholders, employees, and vendors. 

Location: Bedford (UK), Southampton (UK), Redhill (UK), London Liverpool Street (UK), Burnfoot (Ireland), Dublin (Ireland) or Cluj (Romania)

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead payroll transformation initiatives through continuous review of processes, systems, and tools to drive efficiency and modernization.
• Drive process-improvement projects to enhance the overall effectiveness of payroll operations.
• Lead change-management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new payroll processes and ways of working.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to support transformation and service excellence.
• Coach and mentor internal payroll teams to strengthen capability and ensure high-quality payroll delivery.
• Manage and develop a team of 16 payroll professionals.
• Partner with HR and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless information flow and effective end-to-end payroll administration.
• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations across designated EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistent service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 12 to 18 years of EMEA payroll management experience.
• Proven experience managing payroll across 15+ EMEA countries and a workforce of 10,000+ employees in a multinational environment.
• Experience with payroll transformation projects focused on consolidating EMEA regional payroll, as well as managing remote shared service teams. 

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 

10% to 20% 

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

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Experience Level

Senior Level