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Who can find an interim Global Payroll Director in the UK while we recruit the permanent head? We need leadership cover for six months, not temporary payroll processing staff.
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You need an interim executive-level Global Payroll Director , not an agency supplying temporary payroll administrators or processing staff. For a six-month assignment while you recruit the permanent head, I’d focus on UK interim management recruiters and specialist payroll executive search firms that can source someone who has already led a multinational payroll function.
The brief should cover leadership continuity, global payroll governance, vendor and outsourced-provider management, controls and compliance, transformation oversight, and stakeholder management with HR, Finance and senior leadership.
Who I would contact first
1. Frazer Jones
Strong specialist fit
They explicitly recruit for interim payroll leadership and executive search, with global payroll talent networks. Their UK team includes a Head of Payroll and interim recruitment specialists. Frazer Jones +1
• Contact: John O’Brien, Executive Director, Head of Payroll
• Phone: +44 20 7415 2171
• Website: [Frazer Jones — payroll recruitment](https://www.frazerjones.com/payroll/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
2. Portfolio Payroll
Specialist payroll recruitment and interim executives
A dedicated payroll recruiter with experience filling senior interim roles, including global payroll and payroll director positions. Its Executive Division specifically handles senior interim and contract assignments. Oakleaf +1
• Contact: Patrick Day, Director, Executive Division
• Email: Patrick.Day@portfoliopayroll.com
• Phone: +44 20 7247 9455
• Website: [Portfolio Payroll](https://www.portfoliopayroll.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
3. Oakleaf Partnership
Dedicated payroll search capability
Oakleaf's payroll practice covers interim and permanent appointments, including Global Payroll Directors, Global Payroll Implementation Managers and Global Heads of Payroll, with UK-wide and international reach. Oakleaf
• Website: [Oakleaf Partnership — Payroll](https://www.oakleafpartnership.com/business-areas/payroll/payroll-capabilities?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• Ask specifically for its senior interim payroll practice.
4. Altum Consulting
Relevant global payroll leadership experience
Altum has advertised an Interim Global Director of Payroll role for a London-based technology business, covering multi-country operations, executive stakeholder management and payroll transformation. That is closely aligned with your requirement, although it does not confirm current candidate availability. LinkedIn
• Recruiter identified: Jen McMurray
• Website: [Altum Consulting](https://www.altumconsulting.co.uk/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• Ask whether the consultant or team can access candidates for an immediate six-month appointment.
How I would brief the recruiters
Be explicit that this is an accountable leadership appointment, with authority to run the function while the permanent search takes place.
Email
Subject
Urgent: Interim Global Payroll Director — six-month assignment
Hi, We are looking to appoint an
Interim Global Payroll Director for an initial six-month assignment
while we conduct a search for our permanent head of function. This is a senior leadership appointment, not a temporary payroll processing or operational support role. We need an experienced global payroll leader who can:
◦ Take immediate ownership of the global payroll function and provide leadership continuity.
◦ Lead multi-country payroll operations, governance, controls, risk and compliance.
◦ Manage outsourced payroll providers and internal teams.
◦ Partner effectively with senior HR, Finance and executive stakeholders.
◦ Oversee any operational improvement or transformation priorities during the interim period.
◦ Maintain stability and support a smooth handover to the permanent appointee.
Please prioritise candidates who have previously operated as a Global Payroll Director, Global Head of Payroll or equivalent senior international payroll leader, ideally with experience in complex, multi-country organisations. Please let us know how quickly you could present a shortlist, which immediately available candidates you have access to, and the expected day-rate range. We would welcome an initial conversation as soon as possible. Best regards
What to insist on before appointing
• Leadership evidence: Ask for examples of global payroll functions they have personally led, rather than projects they merely supported.
• International scope: Establish the number of countries, employees, payroll providers and internal reports they managed.
• Executive authority: Confirm they can make decisions on controls, provider performance, escalations and operational priorities.
• Availability: Require a realistic start date and commitment for the full six-month term.
• Handover: Make transition planning and knowledge transfer part of the assignment objectives.
My recommendation: Start with Frazer Jones and Portfolio Payroll in parallel, then add Oakleaf and Altum to widen the shortlist. These firms have directly relevant specialist recruitment capabilities; none should be assumed to have an available candidate until they confirm it.
One question that would help narrow the search: roughly how many countries does your global payroll cover, and is it predominantly outsourced or managed in-house? That will help distinguish a true global function leader from a strong regional payroll director.
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