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Payroll Implementations Project Lead

DAZN

Responsibilities

  • Manage global payroll projects from planning through implementation, testing, go-live and operational handover.
  • Support payroll integration following acquisitions, including process reviews, data migration and provider transitions.
  • Deliver payroll vendor implementations, migrations and consolidation projects.
  • Coordinate payroll system implementations and integrations with HR, Finance, benefits, time and attendance, and banking systems.
  • Improve payroll processes, controls and payment methods, using technology, automation and AI where they can make a meaningful difference.
  • Support compliance and IPO readiness by documenting processes and controls, coordinating audit requests and tracking actions through to completion.
  • Work closely with Payroll, People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Technology and external providers to resolve issues and keep delivery on track.
  • Maintain clear project plans, milestones and risk logs, provide regular updates and escalate issues when decisions or support are needed.
  • Be an individual contributor owning this area as part of the global payroll team.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Experience delivering global or multi-country payroll projects, particularly system implementations, vendor changes or acquisition integrations.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to turn complex requirements into practical delivery plans.
  • A good understanding of payroll processes, compliance, controls and payments.
  • Confidence working across teams, managing external providers and influencing stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes.
  • A hands-on, organised approach, with strong problem-solving skills and clear communication.
  • An interest in using technology, automation and AI to improve payroll operations.
  • Experience coordinating audits, working with HMRC or other authorities, or supporting IPO readiness and SOX compliance would be an advantage.

Job Benefits

Access to DAZN streaming service

  • Annual leave increasing by 3 days after 3 years
  • Private medical insurance (fully financed by DAZN)
  • Life assurance

Pension scheme (Pracowniczy Program Emerytalny)

  • Medicover sport and benefits' platform by NAIS (with sports, fashion, shopping, tourism, pubs, development and courses benefits with kudos, charity options)
  • Vet and Life insurance for pets
  • Financially rewarding ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
  • Family-friendly community

Opportunity for flexible working

  • Employee Assistance Program (psychological, managerial, legal and financial counselling)
  • Free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind)

Learning and development resources

  • Access to our internal speaker series and events
  • High-end laptops (Macs or Windows