PVH
FinServ
DirectorPayrollLeadEMEA
“Director Payroll Lead EMEA at PVH. Skills: Payroll Transformation, EMEA Payroll Strategy & Harmonization, Vendor Management & Cost Optimization, Team Leadership & Capability Building. Conduct a full review of the current EMEA payroll operating model. Define and implement a harmonized approach across countries where appropriate”
What You'll Achieve.
A clearer, more consistent payroll operating model across EMEA; Reduced vendor landscape and improved cost control; Strengthened governance and service quality; Defined and executed offshore / outsourcing transitions; More capable, aligned payroll teams across the region
Industry & Context.
Bring clarity, direction, and pace; Navigating complexity and bringing structure to fast-moving environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience leading multi-country payroll operations across EMEA, Demonstrated success harmonizing payroll processes and reducing vendor complexity, Experience managing dispersed regional teams, Commercially minded, with a track record of delivering cost efficiencies, Comfortable navigating complexity and bringing structure to fast-moving environments
Nice to Have
understanding of shared services, offshore, and outsourcing models
What You'll Do.
Conduct a full review of the current EMEA payroll operating model
Define and implement a harmonized approach across countries where appropriate
Establish clear governance
and service standards
Build and execute a practical roadmap that balances transformation with business continuity
Review and rationalize the current vendor landscape across EMEA
Lead vendor consolidation initiatives to reduce fragmentation and cost
Partner with Procurement on contract negotiations and performance management
Implement structured vendor governance and KPI tracking
Provide strategic leadership to payroll teams across EMEA hubs and markets
and escalation models
Identify capability gaps and implement upskilling and knowledge-sharing plans
Guide teams confidently through change while maintaining operational stability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Procurement on contract negotiations and performance management; Build trust across HR, Finance, Procurement, and regional leadership
Process & Methodology
Build and execute a practical roadmap
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