Payroll Manager
W.A.G. payment solutions
Accounting & Finance
Prague, Czechia
Posted on Mar 26, 2026
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our international payroll function and ensure high‑quality payroll delivery across more than 20 countries. You will lead a team of specialists, collaborate with external vendors, and continuously enhance payroll processes in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- Proven experience leading a payroll team (ideally 5+ people).
- Experience with multi‑country payroll or regional payroll oversight.
- Strong vendor management skills — process design, quality oversight, escalation handling.
- Experience in an international & matrix organization is an advantage.
- Good understanding of employment legislation (not required for all countries; vendor covers detail).
- Strong process mindset and ability to manage change.
- Advanced English.
- Lead and develop a team of approx. 8 payroll specialists, including performance management, coaching, and support.
- Ensuretimelyandaccuratepayroll processing for 20+ countries.
- Manage collaboration with an external payroll vendor — SLAs, quality, communication.
- Design, standardize, and improve payroll processes across regions while ensuring compliance and consistency.
- Handle complex cases, escalations, and audit requirements.
- Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders.
- Oversee the implementation of legislative changes across countries (with support from vendor experts).
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Ideal Candidate Profile
- A senior payroll leader who develops people while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Someone who thrives in a multicultural environment and communicates clearly and structured.
- A proactive, process‑oriented professional who works independently and manages complexity with ease.