Payroll Manager Europe

As Payroll Manager Europe, you will be a key strategic driver in the modernization andstandardization of Skechers' payroll operations across the European continent. Beyondoperational payroll oversight, your primary mandate will be to lead end-to-endtransformation projects – redesigning processes, harmonizing tools, and steering theevolution of our payroll operating model across multiple countries and business activities(Retail, Logistics, Corporate).You will act as the European Centre of Expertise for Payroll, combining deep technicalknowledge, strong project management discipline, and a genuine ability to develop, coachand upskill local payroll teams. You will engage stakeholders at all levels – from local HRteams to executive sponsors and external vendors – with clear, structured, and proactive communication.WHAT YOU'LL DOPayroll Transformation & Project Leadership• Own and lead the European payroll transformation roadmap: tool migrations, process harmonization, outsourcing strategy, and integration of Time & Attendance systems.• Apply rigorous project management approaches to structure and deliver everytransformation initiative: clear scope, detailed planning, budget control, milestone tracking, risk management, and formal governance frameworks.• Define the target operating model for European payroll, in alignment with global HR and Finance strategies, ensuring every step is written, owned, and auditable.• Pilot and manage RFP processes for payroll provider selection, contract negotiation, and vendor onboarding – including standardization of T&A interface requirements across allproviders.• Drive change management initiatives with strong project discipline: structuredcommunication plans, stakeholder alignment, training programs, adoption frameworks, and post-go-live stabilization plans.• Build and maintain a structured project governance: scope, budget, milestones, risks, and KPIs, with regular steering committee reporting to senior leadership and executive sponsors.• Define and implement a common KPI framework applicable to all European providers, and build a consolidated European dashboard bottom-up from local data.Process Design, Team Coaching & Continuous Improvement• Conduct structured assessments of local payroll teams and processes across Europe:evaluate skills, identify gaps, and define individual and collective improvement plans - prioritizing highest-risk countries first.• Design and implement standardized, end-to-end documented payroll processes across countries (HR cut-off → calculation → payment within defined SLA), while accommodating local regulatory requirements.• Act as a coach and mentor for local payroll teams, supporting their growth in technical expertise, process rigor, and compliance awareness through regular process reviews and co-built action plans.• Ensure robust internal controls before payment: formal checkpoints at every stage, not just system reliance.• Guarantee Time & Attendance data qualit...