Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support payroll and employee benefits administration across multiple European countries. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international organisation, taking ownership of payroll operations, benefits administration, compliance, and employee support across a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage payroll processes across multiple European locations.
• Liaise with external payroll providers, benefits vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary amendments, and benefit updates.
• Administer employee benefits, pensions, leave, and absence management.
• Maintain accurate HR and payroll records, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Produce payroll, benefits, and management reports, supporting audits and financial reconciliations.
• Provide expert guidance to employees and managers on payroll and benefits-related queries.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory requirements, and compliance.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HR platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, reconciliations, Pivot Tables, and lookups.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience of international payroll and benefits administration would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role within an expanding international business.