Global Head of Payroll & Operations

Tikehau Capital is looking for a Global Head of Payroll and Operations who will be responsible for overseeing payroll management, personnel administration, and compensation processes across 17 countries.

Responsibilities

Global Payroll Management:

• Oversee the collection, processing, and transmission of variable payroll elements across all countries;
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in pay slip control and post-payroll processing, in collaboration with accounting teams;
• Prepare year-end declarations and coordinate responses to auditors
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure adherence to local payroll regulations and deadlines;
• Optimize payroll processes for security, efficiency, and cost reduction in each country;
• Manage relationships with local payroll service providers;
• Monitor payroll budgets and prepare comprehensive payroll-related reports;
• Handle group-level tax matters related to payroll.

Operations & Personnel Administration:

• Prepare employment contracts, amendments, and certificates for all employees;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for personnel administration within the HR team;
• Design and implement onboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience;
• Continuously optimize personnel administration processes and tools in each country;
• Maintain and update the HRIS, ensuring high data quality and integrity;
• Ensure compliance with and monitor employment legislation in all jurisdictions.

Compensation Management:

• Management of free share plans, including:
• Liaising with account managers, legal, and accounting teams;
• Maintaining and updating tracking tables for all compensation plans;
• Managing relationships with external tax advisors;
• Managing sell-to-cover transactions in collaboration with tax firms, payroll providers, and legal/finance teams.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and develop a team of 5 FTEs, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Profile

• 10+ years of proven experience in global payroll management and HR operations, ideally within a global environment
• Strong knowledge of international payroll regulations, tax matters, and HR compliance
• Expertise required in financial instruments declarations (Stock options, RSUs...)
• Experience with HRIS systems and process optimization
• Fluent English - French speaking language would be a plus
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive operational efficiency.