Payroll Manager, EMEA (iGaming)

Location: Hybrid in the United Kingdom — Chiswick office with two days per week onsite or Manchester headquarters with four days per week onsite. Occasional travel between locations is required.

Company

Light & Wonder operates in the iGaming industry, with corporate teams providing essential services across the enterprise.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end monthly payroll process across 15 European countries, 19 legal entities, and approximately 1,000 employees.
• Manage relationships with ADP and other outsourced payroll providers, In-Country Partners, Finance, and People Capabilities.
• Review payroll data, payslips, payroll corrections, off-cycle payrolls, salary adjustments, and ADP Celergo outputs.
• Monitor payroll controls, support balance sheet reconciliations, identify risks, and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, regulatory requirements, payroll governance, and best practices.
• Coach and mentor team members while supporting Regional Finance initiatives.

Requirements

• Significant payroll management experience across multiple European countries and complex international organisations.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers, including ADP Celergo, and coordination through In-Country Partners.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European payroll legislation, compliance, governance, UK pension administration, and RSU payroll and tax implications.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting, reconciliations, data analysis, calculations, and payroll reporting.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Must be able to work onsite in the United Kingdom according to the specified hybrid schedule. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• CIPP qualification.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and other digital tools for productivity and process efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance, remote GP access, wellbeing platform, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid leave for charitable projects, personal celebrations, and wellbeing.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, lifestyle discounts, cashback, and elective travel and dental benefits.