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Which recruiters can help a US company hire a UK-based EMEA payroll head? We need European payroll leadership experience and someone comfortable working with a US headquarters.

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When hiring a UK-based Head of EMEA Payroll for a US-headquartered company, you need a recruitment partner that understands both the niche compliance/operational complexity of multi-country European payrolls (works councils, local tax regulations, statutory reporting) and the cultural dynamics of reporting into US executives (SOX compliance, US matrix management, and cross-timezone communication).

Several top specialist recruitment firms and executive search practices in the UK specialize in placing senior international payroll leaders for US multinationals:

Specialist Payroll & HR Recruitment Firms

1. Frazer Jones (Global HR & Payroll Executive Search)

Why them: Frazer Jones is a premier global HR and payroll recruitment consultancy with dedicated teams in London, New York, and across Europe. They specialize in trans-Atlantic executive hires for US tech, finance, and professional services firms expanding across EMEA.

Key Strengths: Dedicated payroll executive search practice headed by specialists like John O’Brien (Head of Payroll) and regional leadership cross-spanning UK/US markets.

Best for:  Finding senior, strategic Head of Payroll or Global Payroll Director talent comfortable with matrix reporting to US C-suite leadership.

2. JGA Recruitment Group

Why them: Founded by Nick Day (host of  The Payroll Podcast ), JGA is one of the most visible specialist payroll recruitment consultancies in the UK and EMEA.

Key Strengths:  Deep, active network of international payroll leaders across Europe. They frequently place EMEA Payroll Directors, Global Payroll Transformation Managers, and Heads of Payroll for US software and corporate companies establishing UK/EMEA hubs.

Best for:  Reaching passive payroll talent through specialized industry networks and targeted search.

3. Oakleaf Partnership

Why them:  Oakleaf is an elite London-based HR and Reward/Payroll recruitment boutique. They are heavily plugged into the UK tech, corporate, and private equity sectors, placing senior payroll managers and heads of function for international firms.

Key Strengths: Strong focus on payroll operations, systems implementations (Workday, ADP GlobalView, Dayforce), and interim-to-perm leadership.

Best for:  Mid-to-senior Head of EMEA Payroll searches requiring deep technical knowledge of European vendor management and systems rollout.

Global Executive Search & Large Scale Agencies

4. EMEA Recruitment

Why them: Operating across the UK, Switzerland, and Netherlands, EMEA Recruitment specializes in mid-to-senior international finance, payroll, and HR roles for multinational corporations.

Key Strengths:  Deep access to senior European talent networks, making them ideal if the Head of EMEA Payroll needs to manage payrolls across DACH, Benelux, Southern Europe, and the UK.

5. Robert Walters / Michael Page (Executive Search Divisions)

Why them:  Both Robert Walters Executive Search and Page Executive have international desks that specialize in US-headquartered corporate clients with UK subsidiaries.

Key Strengths:  Global footprint, formal executive search mapping, and heavy experience dealing with US parent companies' compensation structures and equity packages.

Key Criteria to Screening Recruiters for This Role

When briefing these recruiters, ensure you evaluate them on the following:

| Requirement | What to Ask the Recruiter |
| --- | --- |
| US HQ Experience | "Can you share examples of candidates you’ve placed who report directly to a US VP of HR or Controller?" |
| Multi-Country Scope | "How do you assess candidates on managing decentralized vs. centralized payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, Safeguard, Deel, Workday) across 10+ EMEA jurisdictions?" |
| Stakeholder Management | "How do you test candidates for cross-timezone communication and US financial compliance (e.g., SOX audits)?" |

Are you looking to hire on a  permanent  or  interim/fractional  basis? If you'd like, I can help you draft a targeted brief or job description tailored to attract UK talent with US HQ experience.

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  Frazer Jones Frazer Jones: Leading UK HR recruitment and executive search “ Meet our UK hr recruitment team. Decades of experience across UK and global HR markets. More than recruiters, we're trusted partners. From our offices in Londo...”
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  Frazer Jones Frazer Jones: Leading UK HR recruitment and executive search “ * John O'Brien. Executive Director | Head of Payroll. UK. ”
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  JGA Recruitment Group Payroll Jobs London - JGA Recruitment Group “The Payroll Recruitment Agency London division is headed up by Nick Day who possesses over 18 years' experience placing Payroll Jobs throughout the UK and EMEA....”
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  EMEA Recruitment Found 1 Payroll Job | EMEA Recruitment “Good understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, controls and data validation. Previous experience within an interim, project or payroll improvement environm...”
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  www.emearecruitment.com EMEA Recruitment: Professional Global Recruitment “ Our specialisms. We work with organisations across Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the wider EMEA region on their professional services requirements. Our tea...”
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