Payroll Specialist, EMEA – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Manage payroll processes for various countries in Europe, ensuring precision and adherence to local regulations.

• Review, validate, and authorize salary registers for the European region, confirming that payroll data complies with country-specific rules and regulations.

• Create invoices within the HRIS system based on payroll information and promptly distribute them to clients.

• Respond to client inquiries regarding payroll and invoicing, offering clear and accurate insights into European payroll procedures.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to enhance and develop payroll processes for the region, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with local requirements.

• Stay informed about regional employment tax regulations and laws, applying this knowledge to maintain compliant payroll processing.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, employer obligations, and pension contributions for European countries, especially Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy.

• Proficient in local employment tax regulations and compliance across the European region.

• 3-5 years of experience as a payroll specialist or in a similar capacity, focusing on payroll for European nations.

• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems.

• Strong communication skills for effectively managing client inquiries and collaborating with internal teams.

• Keen attention to detail, ability to juggle multiple priorities, and capability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Experience handling multiple global locations with employee headcounts exceeding 500 across various countries.

• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Outstanding multitasking and organizational abilities.

• Often described as energetic, with colleagues appreciating this trait.

• Results-oriented, possessing a positive can-do attitude and a blend of commitment and self-initiative.

🏝️ Benefits

• A competitive salary

• An asynchronous working environment

• A "Remote-First" company culture (or Hybrid), depending on the nature of the role

• The option to work from abroad for a limited duration

• Opportunities for growth within the organization

• Provision of all essential hardware to new joiners, ensuring you have the tools needed for success from day one