PVH
FinServ
DirectorPayrollLeadEMEA
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“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
Full Job Description
**About Us:** We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+. One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH **[here](https://www.pvh.com/responsibility/inclusion-diversity)**. **Location:** Amsterdam, London, Dusseldorf, Milan **Role Overview** We are looking for an experienced Payroll Transformation Lead to take ownership of our EMEA payroll landscape. Across EMEA, payroll is currently delivered through multiple vendors, varied processes, and different operating models. The next phase requires strong leadership to harmonize how we operate, reduce vendor complexity and cost, and define a clear, sustainable payroll model for the region. This role requires someone who has led multi-country payroll transformation before and is comfortable working in environments that are evolving and not yet fully structured. You will bring clarity, direction, and pace - while supporting teams through change and strengthening long-term capability. **Key Responsibilities** **EMEA Payroll Strategy & Harmonization** * Conduct a full review of the current EMEA payroll operating model * Define and implement a harmonized approach across countries where appropriate * Establish clear governance, controls, and service standards * Build and execute a practical roadmap that balances transformation with business continuity **Vendor
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