Senior Payroll Specialist, EMEA

Role Overview

• Manage and coordinate payroll processing with ADP for EMEA countries ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Process payroll updates including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, and contract changes.
• Validate payroll data from HR systems and internal platforms, performing monthly payroll checks, variance analysis, and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll reports, analytical reviews, and supporting data for Payroll Management, audits, compliance checks, and internal controls.
• Analyze payroll trends, headcount movements, and payroll variances to support operational and management reviews.
• Contribute to global payroll projects, including automation, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience for EMEA countries.
• Strong understanding of EMEA payroll regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Local Professional payroll qualification.
• Experience with ADP payroll software is preferred; Workday experience is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and payroll reporting.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Hybrid working model – currently 3 days per week in the office.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and remote-first mode,
• Competitive compensation,
• Complete Hardware/Software setup – anything you need for work,
• Open-door culture, transparent communication, and top management at a handshake distance,
• Health insurance, vacation, sick leaves, holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave,
• Access to our learning & development center: workshops, webinars, training platform, and edutainment events,
• Virtual team buildings and social activities.