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. The role coordinates monthly payroll inputs, validates employee and payroll changes, works with internal stakeholders and the external payroll provider, and helps improve payroll processes, controls and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time according to the monthly 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 process improvements and projects, take part in internal and external audits, share knowledge and maintain 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 monthly payroll deadlines.
• Confident written and spoken English.
• 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, flexible benefits budget, retail and lifestyle discounts, and a private kindergarten/nursery allowance.
• Flexible working hours and home office days, plus language course and professional development support.
• On-site benefits such as massages, fruit distribution, yoga, psychologist, health month and events.
• Relocation support with a housing allowance if moving to Slovakia.