Global Payroll Transformation Manager
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
The Arup people function is undergoing an exciting period of transformation. As we establish our new operating model, we are streamlining our processes and aligning our delivery on a global scale, to ensure that we provide an excellent member experience aligned to our values.
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The Opportunity
The Global Payroll Transformation Manager will support in the successful delivery of all Payroll transformation projects globally with particular focus on the UKIMEA, Europe and Americas regions.
Existing Delivery Model as Global Payroll Transformation Manager, you’ll lead the charge in assessing and refining the current delivery landscape—particularly across the UKIMEA, Europe, and Americas regions. Your focus will be on thoroughly documenting existing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and championing continuous improvements throughout the global payroll delivery teams. By driving enhancements across both domestic and mobility payroll life cycles, you'll ensure operational excellence and consistency. This role also involves managing contributions from internal and external stakeholders, as well as navigating key dependencies that influence the overall transformation.
Future Delivery Model Looking ahead, you will play a critical role in reshaping the payroll ecosystem into a more unified and scalable delivery model. Working alongside the Global Head of Payroll, you'll help operationalise the global payroll strategy—evolving from a fragmented in-country and multi-vendor setup to a streamlined, strategic framework. You'll act as the payroll subject matter expert for the global Cloud HCM implementation, supporting systems and processes that enable long-term success. This is your opportunity to influence a newly established global function and leave a legacy of innovation and cohesion.
Is The Role Right for You?
We’re interested in speaking with people who have experience in the following:
Payroll transformation experience across multiple countries, including standardisation of processes and documenting requirements
Implementing a payroll managed service, vendor consolidation or new country set ups
Understanding of global payroll environments and processes
Strong understanding of payroll systems and third-party service providers, complemented by expertise in HR system integrations—ideally with Oracle EBS or Fusion.
Proactively monitoring overall progress of transformation, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate
Familiar with risk and issue management processes
Maintaining detailed documentation supporting transformation initiatives
Proven ability to manage global stakeholders, collaborate across corporate and business teams, and lead transformation meetings to gather requirements and track progress within cross-functional virtual environments.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Rhian Melaney rhian.melaney@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney rhian.melaney@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
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Closing date: 22nd August 2025 We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.