Payroll Lead

2130/2026
Bracknell
Permanent
Corporate
Sally Europe
At Sally Europe, we're looking for a Payroll Lead to oversee the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

At Sally Europe, we're looking for a Payroll Lead to oversee the delivery of accurate, compliant and timely payroll across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of our end-to-end payroll function, working closely with HR, Finance and our external payroll provider to ensure an exceptional payroll service for our colleagues. You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, strengthening governance and developing our payroll capability.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead the end-to-end payroll process for the UK and Republic of Ireland.
  • Act as the subject matter expert for payroll legislation, compliance and statutory requirements.
  • Manage the relationship with our external payroll provider, ensuring service excellence and accuracy.
  • Lead payroll governance, controls, reporting and audit readiness.
  • Oversee payroll-related benefits, pensions and employee deductions.
  • Produce payroll reporting and insights to support business decisions.
  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements and payroll projects.

About You

You'll be an experienced payroll professional with a passion for delivering an exceptional payroll service and continuously improving processes.

You'll have:

  • Significant experience managing end-to-end UK payroll, with ROI payroll experience being advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions and statutory payments.
  • Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience producing payroll reports and KPIs.
  • Experience leading or coaching team members.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience using integrated payroll and HR systems.

Why Join Sally Europe?

At Sally Europe, we live by our values: Be Yourself. Be Bold. Be An Owner. Be An Inspiration. Be Part of Something Bigger. We believe that when people feel empowered to be themselves, they do their best work. We’ll support you to grow, challenge the norm, and help shape the future of our people operations.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. As part of our culture to 'add colour to the world,' we ensure fair treatment for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical payroll expertise with leadership and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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About us

Where Passion Meets Beauty!

At Sally Beauty, part of Sally Europe, we’re the go-to destination for hair and beauty professionals across Europe. But we’re more than just a retailer—we’re a global force in beauty. As part of Sally Beauty Holdings, we connect retail customers and salon professionals with top-tier products and inspiring solutions.

From Sinelco to Salon Services, Pro-Duo, and beyond, Sally Europe is your home for professional hair and beauty brands. We don’t just sell products—we empower confidence and celebrate beauty, helping our customers uncover their potential every day.

               

 

Ready to be part of something bigger?

At Sally Europe, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.  As part of our culture to 'add colour to the world’, we welcome applications from everyone and ensure fair treatment for all, regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Apply today and let’s add colour to the world together!

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