Global Payroll Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Payroll role at unybrands. London · no salary stated · we estimate £32,000–£51,482 across the United Kingdom.
unybrands has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Run payroll cycles for employees in the US, Germany, UK and China, coordinating with external payroll providers
- Check that employee pay is correct and timely, then resolve questions or discrepancies as they arise
- Handle pension, insurance and payroll records, keeping employee details, timesheets and supporting documents current
- Post payroll accounting entries in NetSuite and reconcile payroll activity against the general ledger
- Track payroll rules across countries, support statutory audits and update processes with the People & Culture team
What you bring
- At least three years in payroll management or accounting, ideally with international payroll exposure
- A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
- Working knowledge of payroll in the US, Germany, UK or China; fluent English is required
Who this fits
This part-time manager role suits someone comfortable owning payroll across multiple regions and working with external providers. You’ll report to the COO and collaborate with the People & Culture team. German is a significant plus.
From the employer
Founded in 2020, unybrands is the next-generation brand accelerator platform built to acquire, integrate, and scale digital-first consumer brands. Headquartered in Miami, with offices in New York, London, Berlin, and Shenzhen, our 240+ team brings deep expertise across e-commerce, brand management, consumer retail, operational scaling, and M&A.
Since inception, we have acquired 30+ brands across Pet Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Supplements, Baby & Juvenile, Garden & Outdoor, Sports & Fitness, and Home & Lifestyle — completing 20+ acquisitions and delivering 16 consecutive quarters of like-for-like organic growth post-integration.
Our competitive advantage lies in a fully integrated operating system purpose-built to transform digital brands into omni-channel category leaders. Powered by a proprietary technology stack built on NetSuite ERP with 200+ data integrations, our platform enables brands to thrive across marketplaces, direct-to-consumer channels, and brick-and-mortar retail.
We focus on acquiring digital-first brands within carefully selected verticals, then applying tailored value creation playbooks that drive growth through innovation, expansion, and automation. We believe the next generation of consumer brands will be built differently — and we're building the AI-enabled retail tech platform to help them consolidate and win.
About the role(*please note it is a part-time job):
The Global Payroll Manager will report to the COO and will oversee all aspects of payroll operations for our international workforce. This role focuses on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across regions. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of multi-country payroll regulations and practices, along with strong analytical skills.
Responsibilities include - but not limited to:
- Fully own payroll processing cycles for US, Germany, UK regions and China regions in collaboration with external partners (ADP, etc.)
- Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time for all employees.
- Manage pension and insurance processes and oversee reporting-related tasks.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory payroll requirements, including tax laws, wage regulations, and country-specific rules.
- Maintain accurate payroll data and records, including employee information, timesheets, and other relevant payroll documents.
- Resolve employee payroll issues, discrepancies, and concerns in a timely manner.
- Process payroll accounting entries within NetSuite ERP (prior experience is not required but valued).
- Perform general ledger payroll reconciliations and analysis .
- Act as a key point of contact for employees regarding payroll processes and concerns.
- Collaborate with the People & Culture team on employee-related matters.
- Stay informed on payroll-related laws and best practices across jurisdictions and recommend policy or process updates, as necessary.
- Act as a key point of contact for statutory audits.
A successful team member will have:
- 3+ years of relevant experience in payroll management or accounting, ideally in an international, e-commerce environment. Experience in accounting is a strong plus.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Familiarity with US, German, British or Chinese payroll is preferred.
- Experience with ADP or with other payroll systems is a plus.
- Attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and wants to work on a team to collaborate effectively.
- Fluent in English, German is a significant plus
unybrands is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without any regard to race, skin color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Nor are applicants discriminated against based on disability or protected classes.
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