Payroll Administrator EMEA​/APAC

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Responsible for supporting the EMEA/APAC payroll operations, processing monthly payroll for around 200 employees across 11 different countries. This Fixed-Term Contractor role will ensure accurate and timely payroll cycles, compliance with tax laws and company policies, and provide reporting and analysis to support business needs. The Payroll Administrator (Contract) will also assist in process improvements and cross-functional initiatives. We are aiming for a start date of February 2026 through November 2026 for this contract.

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for EMEA/APAC employees (~200 employees), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll on a semi-monthly basis and bi-weekly basis.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable local country payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Accurately incorporate payroll variables (e.g., commissions, one time bonus payments, etc.) into payroll templates for timely payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of changes impacting payroll (e.g., new hires, terminations, rate changes, pension updates, etc.)
• Assist with payroll issue resolution, effectively collaborating and communicating with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with the People Operations, Benefits and external vendors to ensure accurate benefit deductions and payroll-related transactions.
• Effectively communicate with employees regarding payroll related inquiries.
• Organize compliant and accurate payroll records.
• Assist with year-end activities, including tax filings, and audits.
• Maintains payroll data with a high level of confidentiality.
• Support payroll team in day to day operation and projects.

• 3 to 5 plus years of practical experience with EMEA and/or APAC payroll processing and solid knowledge of regulatory requirements within payroll.
• Working knowledge of wage tax and social security.
• Experience with payroll processes and related systems. Experience working with ADP is a plus.
• Strong professional English language skills, both written and verbal, to support our global customer base.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel and Word.
• Strong customer service focus with an ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and partner with key stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments.
• Commitment to our values:
• Welcoming differences
• Being relationship-minded
• Practicing responsible participation
• Having grit

• Generous retirement contributions with 100% immediate vesting (regardless of whether you contribute)
• Quarterly all-company wellness days where everyone takes a pause together
• Country specific holidays plus a day off for your birthday
• Quarterly well-being stipend
• Other benefits (life/AD&D, disability, EAP, etc.
  
  - varies by country)

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