What's the role?
As the Head of Global Payroll, you are responsible for coordinating payroll operations across multiple countries and regions. This involves executing a global payroll strategy, ensuring compliance with international payroll regulations, supporting external payroll vendor management and optimizing payroll processes. The position requires strong leadership (both business and people), extensive knowledge of global payroll practice, and the ability to navigate complex payroll landscapes.
This full-time position is available as of October 2025.
The role can be based in Manchester, Paris, or Prague. Please state your preferred location in your application.
Who is Hilti?
For the sixth time in 11 years, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as a top employer.
Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally with 33,000 team members. We offer innovative solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing a passionate, inclusive team and a performance-driven culture.
A substantial amount of our profit goes to the Hilti Foundation, promoting societal growth and sustainable impact.
What does the role involve?
Your key responsibilities will be the following:
Strategic Leadership: Combine efforts for the development and implementation of a global payroll strategy aligned with business objectives; support the development and establishment of a global payroll operating model with global business service / shared services.
Vendor Management: Coordinate relationships with external payroll providers, ensuring seamless service delivery.
Compliance & Regulations : Ensure adherence to international payroll laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, legal, and IT teams to streamline payroll processes.
Project Management & Process Optimization: Drive efficiency, accuracy, and standardization in payroll operations across all regions.
Risk Management: Ensure payroll controls, audits, and compliance checks are effectively managed.
Technology & Innovation : Join forces on payroll system implementations, upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Employee Experience : Drive operational excellence to deliver consistent people experience.
Forecast management: Monitor and regulate the global payroll spend, ensuring efficiency in operations and the integration of new technology.
People Leadership: Accountability for talent management, people development and defining possible carrier path for payroll practitioners.
Since 2016, our global payroll team has successfully completed over 65 implementations including integrations, mitigating compliance risks, improving transparency and reducing duplication of effort.
What do we offer?
We encourage you to demonstrate your abilities and will provide you with opportunities to explore different roles within the company. This is a great way to help you find the perfect match for your career goals and pursue an exciting and fulfilling career.
Our unique people review process is extremely comprehensive and sets us apart from other businesses. Every year, we assess every employee to find the best career opportunities for them. This allows us to match talent with suitable roles, support our employees in their current positions, and challenge them to explore new ways of working or new locations. This process helps us ensure the right fit and enables the personal and professional growth of our teams.
Why should you apply?
You are a driven individual eager for personal growth and development, and we are a company that values versatility and fosters career exploration across functions and locations. Your journey with us starts with your first role, but it’s only the beginning of a long-lasting career with endless opportunities for advancement. Join a diverse, global team that champions innovation and continuous learning, and where your contributions truly make an impact.
What you need is:
- Multiple years of proven experience in global payroll leadership roles, including vendor management and project management. Experience in setting up and running payroll for shared service centres is an advantage
- Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and compliance.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
- Strategic thinking and the ability to coordinate
and execute a global payroll strategy. - Languages: fluent English required, other languages are an advantage.
Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please contact Frances Bruno , Talent Acquisition Business Partner - frances.bruno@hilti.com.
Please state your preferred location (Manchester, Prague or Paris) in your application, along with your eligibility status to work in the location. Note that due to authority regulations, if you do not own a work permit for a specific country, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment.
Learn more about us:
Who We Are - At Hilti, we are committed to making construction better. | Hilti Careers
Hilti is an equal-opportunity employer.
