European Payroll Manager

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

As the Payroll Manager Europe you are there to own the transformational journey ahead to a one Europe payroll approach, ensuring efficiency (HRIS optimization & multiple entry elimination where possible.), accuracy and compliance across all our legal entities in Europe.

You will be at the forefront of driving significant change in our payroll operations in terms of efficiencies, digitalization and collaboration. This role is crucial in our central initiative to streamline and connect our payroll services across Europe. It can be done from any of our locations in EMEA.

What You Will Experience In This Position

• Lead the transformation of fragmented payroll processes into virtual shared service for payroll.
• Develop, implement and document standardized work processes to ensure consistency and efficiency. Establish service level agreements and outline key success metrics emphasizing performance and ensuring a positive experience for employees and collaborators.
• Lead all aspects of the implementation of consolidated payroll systems across multiple European countries.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international payroll regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in payroll processes.
• Support the ongoing RFQ process to identify and implement the best payroll solutions for the organization.

Include Time & Attendance into the broader picture of payroll services.

• Monitor and report on payroll performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions
• Being part of the European HR Leadership team

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Proven experience in payroll management, with a focus on multi-country payroll operations.
• Consistent track record of leading payroll transformation projects and implementing a shared service utilizing established change management methods.
• Strong knowledge of European payroll regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems; digital savviness is required and experience in AI is a plus

We Have

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

• nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

• Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

• We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable

• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.