Global Payroll Lead

Global Payroll Lead

Location: Belfast

Salary: Competitive

Join the Options People team!

Working for Options

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for a talented individual to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success.

Who are we?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Why Options?

Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.

Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.

The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.

Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.

The Role:

We are hiring a Global Payroll Lead to own and shape how payroll is delivered across our global business.

This role, reporting directly to the Head of People, is a unique opportunity for the right individual to build, improve, and take long-term ownership of global payroll operations as the company continues to scale.

You will be responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across all regions, while also developing clear processes, controls, and reporting to support a growing business in the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Own the end-to-end delivery of global payroll, working closely with internal teams and external payroll providers

Ensure payroll is processed accurately, compliantly, and on time across all jurisdictions

Build and maintain clear payroll processes, documentation, and controls

Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits-related queries

Partner with People, Finance, and external providers to ensure data accuracy and alignment

Manage payroll inputs including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, deductions, and benefits

Review payroll outputs, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently

Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting for senior stakeholders

Support the ongoing improvement and standardisation of payroll and benefits operations globally

Play a key role in scaling payroll and benefits as the business grows into new regions

We're looking for someone with:

A minimum of 2 years’ payroll, finance or people operations experience, with a strong understanding of payroll processes.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables).

Experience working with payroll providers and managing payroll data inputs and outputs

Confidence operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and take ownership of projects

About You:

Highly organised, structured, and reliable

Comfortable working with ambiguity and building processes from the ground up

Strong communicator who can work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

Practical, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure

Interested in shaping how payroll and benefits operate, not just running a process

How to Apply:

Please submit a CV and cover letter to the Global Payroll Lead position on the Options Careers Page at https://www.options-it.com/careers/. On your CV, please include a section on your Hobbies and Interests.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact [email protected].