Your Skills & Experience:
Since this role sits directly at the intersection of payroll delivery and global process optimization, it requires an elevated transformation skillset. We are looking for an experienced EMEA payroll professional who pairs deep technical payroll knowledge with a strong technology-first mindset— someone actively passionate about leveraging AI, automation, and data to transform enterprise payroll. For consideration, you must bring the following skills, experience and behaviours to our team:
● Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in a senior analyst payroll role across the EMEA region.
● Transformation & Technology Focus: Advanced capability and genuine interest in applying emerging technologies—such as AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)—to eliminate manual touchpoints, re-engineer workflows, and unlock strategic workforce insights.
● Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field—or an equivalent payroll certification.
● Regulatory Compliance: Solid understanding of EMEA payroll taxes, statutory deductions, social security, and labour regulations across multiple European jurisdictions.
● Spreadsheet Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets (must be comfortable using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and managing large data sets).
● Familiarity with how HRIS data flows into downstream payroll and Finance/GL systems.
● Strong ability to perform pre- and post-payroll reconciliations, investigate gross-to-net variances, and flag data errors before finalization.
● Experience supporting month-end close procedures, including preparing journal entries and assisting Finance/FP&A teams with cost analysis.
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to partner effectively across HR, Finance, and external vendors.
● Ability to stay organized and solve problems independently in a fast-paced, global team environment.
● Customer service focus with the ability and sound judgment to handle highly sensitive information.
● Process improvement mindset: have a passion for reengineering payroll processes in implementing a first-class payroll service.