Senior Payroll Specialist

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Europe. Our client provides a cloud-based platform that helps businesses manage their spending. 

Reporting to the International Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating international payroll processing and ensuring payroll activities are completed on time and to an exceptional standard. You will be the initial point of contact for employees with payroll-related questions. 

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of recent experience with payroll at a fast-growth company.

• Intermediate level knowledge of Excel, with experience in developing and generating ad hoc reports.

• Strong knowledge of payroll protocols, tax, and labor laws.

• Ability to maintain data confidentiality with a strong sense of professional integrity.

• Highly analytical mindset with exceptional organization, prioritization skills, and the ability to meet hard deadlines.

• Strong commitment to customer service and ability to communicate concisely, both written and verbally.

• Proactive, flexible, assertive individual with a creative approach to problem-solving and a key focus on process improvements.

• The willingness to improve processes and aren’t afraid to voice their suggestions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience in managing complex projects.

• Experience with EMEA payroll.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with international payroll processing.

• Audit the processing of payroll.

• Partner with the HR team to ensure payroll data flows seamlessly between HR and payroll and ensure changes are implemented correctly across various systems.

• Act as the system expert for payroll.

• Apply knowledge of country tax regulations, as well as state taxes (where applicable), wage and hour laws, and local tax requirements to ensure compliance.

• Play a key role in new payroll system implementations. Provide input on payroll processes and perform user testing.

• Lead payroll-related process improvement initiatives with cross-functional partners.

• Support the month-end close by providing payroll reports and explanations as needed.

• Support various internal and external audits.

• Maintain payroll records and follow established company policies to ensure compliance with internal control protocols.

• Respond to employee and manager inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters in a timely, professional, and concise manner.

• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including system implementations, process improvement projects, and compliance audits.

• Build effective relationships across cross-functional teams to drive internal customer satisfaction and deliver timely information to business owners.

• Research and resolve issues and escalate to management as needed.

We offer

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.

• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

• Regular performance appraisals to support your growth.

• Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office.

• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities.

• Generous time off, including vacation, national holidays, sick leaves, and family days.

• Personalized learning programs tailored to your interests and skill development.

• Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla.

• Regular corporate online activities.

• Awesome team and a friendly, supportive community!