Head of Global Payroll
Aggreko
Posted
Jul 01, 2026
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Define and execute Aggreko's global payroll strategy, leading a multi-year transformation programme focused on standardisation, automation, vendor consolidation, governance and process excellence.
- Build and develop a high-performing global payroll organisation, leading a team across multiple regions and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Own strategic relationships with global payroll providers and key stakeholders across HR, Reward, Finance, Tax, IT and regional leadership teams to drive consistency, efficiency and commercial value.
- Drive payroll systems, data integrity and controls, leveraging technology, Workday integration, automation and AI opportunities to improve colleague experience, reporting and operational effectiveness.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role ensures accurate, compliant and timely payroll for a global workforce, directly supporting business performance and colleague experience while driving efficiency and governance improvements that enable Aggreko's growth and positive impact in providing essential energy solutions worldwide.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Experienced global payroll leader with a strong track record managing complex, multi-country payroll operations and leading large-scale payroll transformation programmes.
- Highly knowledgeable in payroll governance, controls, tax, compliance and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, with experience operating in outsourced payroll environments.
- Commercially minded leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, navigating business change while maintaining operational excellence.
- Exceptional stakeholder manager and communicator, comfortable influencing senior executives and leading multicultural teams through significant transformation.
Benefits
What's in it for you
- Opportunity to own and transform a genuinely global payroll function, shaping the future operating model for a workforce spanning multiple regions and countries.
- Highly visible leadership role with direct impact on business performance, governance, colleague experience and long-term growth strategy.
- Chance to lead a major payroll transformation programme, including technology enhancement, vendor consolidation, process standardisation and automation initiatives.
- Exposure to senior business leaders across HR, Reward, Finance and Operations, with opportunities to influence the wider People agenda.
- Collaborative and supportive environment with competitive reward and benefits package and international travel opportunities.
About
Inside Aggreko
Aggreko provides temporary power, heating, cooling and oil-free air solutions to customers worldwide, from world-class events to mining operations and remote communities, ensuring uninterrupted energy supply.