Employer-of-Record (EOR) Implementation Manager

Employer-of-Record (EOR) Implementation Manager

Why join us?

We’re a high-growth professional-services group helping clients unlock new revenue by hiring and deploying talent in multiple European countries—fast, compliantly and cost-effectively. As our Employer-of-Record Implementation Manager you’ll own the country-launch playbook, turning complex legal, payroll and HR requirements into smooth, client-ready operations. If you thrive on variety, autonomy and visible impact, this is your opportunity to scale your career alongside our expansion across the UK, Ireland, Spain and central Europe.

The role will include;

• Plan & launch new EOR operations – Build 60-, 90- and 120-day implementation plans that cover entity registration (where needed), payroll set-up, benefits, policies and secondee onboarding.
• Run parallel payroll implementations – Collect employee data, manage test runs and deliver “right-first-time” live payrolls across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Manage vendors & budgets – Source and negotiate with payroll, benefits, immigration and legal partners; track spend and drive savings without sacrificing quality.
• Own risk & compliance – Stay on top of labour-law, tax and GDPR changes; maintain an active risk log and resolve issues before they escalate.
• Lead cross-functional teams – Coordinate Legal, Finance, IT and Talent Acquisition stakeholders; provide clear updates and remove blockers.
• Refine our launch playbook – Run post-launch retrospectives, capture lessons learned and continually shorten the “time-to-bill” timeline for chargeable staff.

Expected experience;

• EOR or global payroll experience – 3+ years setting up or running Employer-of-Record operations, PEO services or cross-border payroll projects.
• Project-delivery track record – Proven ability to land multi-country launches on time and within budget without heavy bureaucracy.
• Vendor-management savvy – Negotiates contracts, tracks SLAs and nurtures win-win supplier relationships.
• Compliance awareness – Working knowledge of EU employment law, posted-worker rules, statutory reporting and data-privacy obligations.
• Business mindset – Comfortable building cost models and explaining ROI to commercial leaders.
• People skills – Engaging communicator who can simplify complex topics and influence at every level—from new hires to C-suite clients.
• Desirable – CIPP / payroll qualification, additional European languages

What we offer

We’re committed to accelerating your career as rapidly as we’re expanding. Our hybrid model blends working from home with regular collaboration days at our Manchester hub, so you’ll enjoy flexibility without losing the energy of face-to-face teamwork. You’ll be rewarded with a highly competitive package that includes performance-linked bonus potential, private medical cover, enhanced pension contributions and life assurance. We also invest in continual learning, giving every team member an annual budget for professional courses, certifications or language training. Above all, you’ll join an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated and your impact on our international growth is both visible and valued.