Global Payroll Manager in London

Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.

About the Team

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an exciting forward thinking and innovative People & Culture team. We want to make sure everyone who is part of it can contribute to its growth by giving everyone support in trying new ideas in their day to day roles.

Overview

Overview:

The Global Payroll Manager will lead all aspects of payroll processing and ensure the efficient and smooth running of payroll activities and benefits administration processes for our global employee population. This includes overseeing payroll processing schedules, managing third-party providers, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations. The Global Payroll Manager will also be responsible for implementing modernization and digitalization initiatives, as well as developing a cohesive payroll strategy across all regions.

Your Mission:

Pay Strategy:

• Ensure delivery excellence across all pay activities and manage relationships with third-party providers.
• Monitor performance KPIs and drive continuous improvement in pay processes.
• Lead global payroll strategies and collaborate with local People teams to ensure competitiveness.
• Stay updated on the pay landscape and introduce innovative ideas to maintain a competitive edge.

Reward Administration:

• Supports delivering our reward strategy across all countries
• Manages our clothing allowance globally
• Calculates commission, retail and corporate bonuses to be processed through payroll

Payroll Processing & Tax Compliance:

• Define global processes for payroll management and oversee processing schedules.
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers and address any concerns.
• Ensure exceptional service delivery in payroll processing.
• Conduct validations and audits to ensure compliance.
• Monitor time tracking processes and process all bonuses and additional payments.
• Ensure compliance with legislative processes and tax obligations.
• Collaborate with tax advisors for pay related matters.

People Costs & Reporting:

• Provide cash flow impacts for future months to support financial projections.
• Carry out mandatory reporting required by authorities.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed, such as GDPR, RTI, or pay gap analysis.
• Ensure compliance with all local reporting requirements.
• Partner with finance and global People teams to record actual payroll spends accurately.
• Compile GL files for finance departments and conduct audits for accuracy.

Systems & Time Tracking:

• Partner with the systems team to develop and maintain pay integrations and reports.
• Manage time tracking systems and ensure accurate data transfer to payroll.
• Set up local time tracking systems if required.
• Participate in design sessions for operational processes and systems.
• Maintain data across Workday and other systems in collaboration with regional People teams.

Your Talent:

• Experience in leading and developing a team in payroll processing.
• Background in HR and payroll administration is desirable.
• Prior experience with Workday or similar platforms is a plus.
• Experience in managing outsourced third-party payroll providers.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups.
• Versatile and collaborative work style.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Adaptability to handle multiple tasks and last-minute requests.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate, creative, and solution-focused.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across the organization.

Reward

Our philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.

• Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products

• Exclusive staff sales and sample sales - Including other LVMH brands

• Matched pension contribution up to 6%

• Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance

• Annual Health Screening

• Annual Leave Shop where employees can buy or sell annual leave

• Flexible working/core hours

• Enchanced Maternity/paternity packages

• Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme

• Fitness membership (Classpass credits)

• Volunteer and Birthday leave

• Health cash plan

• Financial wellbeing program

• Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services

• Employee referral bonus

Optional/ Paid Benefits

Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.

We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.

At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.