Payroll Lead - EMEA (Fintech)

Location: London, UK; office-first culture with work from the office 4+ days per week.

Company

hirify.global provides payment infrastructure and modern payment solutions for in-person commerce, serving over 150,000 customers across four countries.

What you will do

• Own and deliver end-to-end UK payroll in-house, including deductions, statutory filings, and disbursements.
• Oversee outsourced payroll operations across Spain, Italy, France, and Ireland with local partners and Country People Leads.
• Administer UK pensions, benefit schemes, Benefits in Kind, and global benefit reporting.
• Mentor the UK Payroll Specialist and act as the main contact for complex employee queries.
• Partner with Finance and Tax on payroll sign-offs, settlements, audits, and statutory compliance.
• Conduct data audits and improve payroll workflows for scalability and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Solid experience running end-to-end UK payroll.
• Experience managing international payroll across European markets, such as Spain and Italy, through partner networks.
• Analytical approach to investigating discrepancies, auditing records, and deriving actionable payroll-system insights.
• Strong proficiency with payroll platforms and spreadsheets, with the ability to adopt tools such as Workday, Notion, and AI tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive compensation data.
• Clear, empathetic communication skills for explaining complex payroll concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• High accountability and initiative, with the ability to prioritize work independently while maintaining operational excellence.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-first working model with in-person collaboration and attendance required 4+ days per week.
• Autonomy, trust, and ownership in a collaborative workplace with dedicated quiet zones, collaboration spaces, and social hubs.
• Values centered on curiosity, relentlessness, and customer obsession.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with workplace adjustments available during the recruitment process.