Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

As Payroll Manager, you will drive payroll excellence across APAC and EMEA by leading governance, compliance, operational improvements, vendor management, reporting, and strategic payroll initiatives that support business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will oversee payroll governance activities, monitor legislative changes, identify and mitigate payroll risks, support audits, and lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives. You will manage payroll providers, maintain payroll policies and controls, lead payroll projects, and serve as a key liaison between Payroll and cross-functional stakeholders. Additionally, you will develop payroll reporting and analytics to measure performance and support governance while partnering with Payroll leadership on strategy and operational improvements.

Join our Global Payroll team responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services worldwide. The team collaborates closely with People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Benefits, and Technology functions to ensure governance, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. By joining, you will contribute to strategic payroll initiatives, process transformation, and continuous improvement efforts while embracing innovative technologies and responsible AI adoption.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and multi-currency reconciliation
Strong working knowledge of payroll and tax regulations, with broad familiarity of statutory payroll requirements across APAC and EMEA
Proven experience in payroll governance, compliance, controls, risk management, and audit readiness within a multinational environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities
Experience managing global payroll providers and maintaining effective vendor governance and stakeholder relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities, country-specific deadlines, and complex projects independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges
Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use

About you
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, multinational environment. You have strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders. You are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and responsible AI adoption in payroll operations. You embrace Moody’s values of curiosity, integrity, diversity, and trust.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Relevant payroll, finance, or compliance-related certifications are preferred