Ian Giles
About Ian Giles
Ian Giles serves as the Global Head of Payroll at Omnipresent since 2021, bringing extensive experience in payroll management and financial operations across various industries. He has held significant roles at multiple organizations, including Nuffield Health, PwC, and Boots UK, and has a proven track record of achieving substantial cost reductions through strategic transformation.
Work at Omnipresent
Ian Giles has been serving as the Global Head of Payroll at Omnipresent since 2021. In this role, he oversees payroll operations on a global scale, ensuring compliance and efficiency across various jurisdictions. His responsibilities include implementing payroll solutions that cater to a diverse workforce, reflecting the company's commitment to providing seamless payroll services internationally.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Omnipresent, Ian held several significant positions in payroll management. He worked at Nuffield Health as the Workday Payroll Transformation Lead for 8 months in 2018. Following this, he served as the Workday Payroll Transformation Subject Matter Expert at PwC for 11 months. His experience also includes roles at intu as HR & Payroll Implementation Lead and at Essentra as Payroll Implementation Lead. Additionally, he worked at Serco as Payroll Change Lead for 3 months before transitioning to his current role.
Education and Expertise
Ian studied at the University of Worcester, where he earned a degree in Payroll Management from 2014 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in payroll and financial management. He possesses expertise in consultancy and direction for major people programs, shaping target operating models and business processes across various industries.
Achievements in Payroll Management
Ian has demonstrated significant achievements in payroll management throughout his career. He has managed wage bills exceeding £1 billion, showcasing his capability in handling large-scale financial operations. Additionally, he has implemented payroll solutions for over 150 countries, reflecting his global reach in payroll management. His strategic transformation activities have resulted in over £1 million in annual cost reductions.
Long-term Career in Payroll
Ian has a long-term career in payroll, having held various leadership roles since 2004. He served as Head of Payroll at PMP Recruitment for 9 years and as Senior Finance Manager, Payroll Services at Boots UK for 1 year. He also worked at Totemic as Group Payroll Manager from 2014 to 2016. Currently, he is also the Director at Aegidius Consulting, a position he has held since 2016.