Senior Payroll Specialist - EMEA

About the role

The Senior Payroll Specialist supports the accurate and timely payroll process for assigned entities in the EMEA region. You will coordinate monthly payroll inputs, validate employee and payroll changes, and work closely with internal stakeholders and the external payroll provider so each pay cycle runs smoothly. The role also involves supporting continuous improvements to payroll processes, controls and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to the monthly payroll calendar and local requirements.
• Collect, review and input monthly payroll changes such as overtime, bonuses, allowances and absences.
• Prepare, validate and submit payroll input files to the external provider and follow up on questions until completion.
• Partner with HR, Finance and local stakeholders to resolve queries, support audits and secure approvals and documentation.
• Maintain and validate employee lifecycle changes (new hires, terminations, transfers, contract changes).
• Apply payroll deductions and benefits-in-kind in line with local tax and payroll legislation.
• Perform payroll checks and controls, investigate variances and resolve issues before sign-off.
• Support payroll improvement projects and take part in internal and external audits.
• Share knowledge, support team members and keep accurate payroll records.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience in payroll administration or processing, in-house or with an outsourced provider.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines in a monthly cycle.
• Confident written and spoken English.
• High level of accuracy, integrity and proactivity in resolving discrepancies.
• Preferred: experience in an international or multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots, basic formulas)
• Payroll checks and reconciliations

What we offer

• Initial basic salary of EUR 1,830 - 2,754 per month, plus a 13th-month salary after the first 6 months.
• Meal vouchers fully covered by the company.
• Flexible benefits budget with 3,500+ options, including a MultiSport card and medical and wellness services.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts, and an allowance for private kindergarten or nursery.
• Flexible working hours and home office days.
• Language course allowance, professional development and wellbeing support.
• On-site benefits such as massages, fruit distribution, yoga, psychologist and events.
• Relocation support with housing allowance if moving to Slovakia.