Payroll Specialist, EMEA (6-Month Fixed-Term Contractor) - RemotePeople

About Remote People

At Remote People, we're building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If you're interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

We're committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability.

Position Overview

You will be responsible for maintaining payroll systems and processing paychecks according to schedule and in the correct amount. You will enter data into payroll databases, calculate total cost of employment, and review and approve payroll runs. Additional duties include summarizing and reporting on payroll data, preparing monthly invoices, and responding to questions about payroll calculations and service fees from clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for countries across Europe, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
• Review, check, and approve salary registers for the European region, ensuring payroll data aligns with country-specific rules and regulations.
• Generate invoices within the HRIS system based on payroll data and promptly share them with clients.
• Address client queries related to payroll and invoicing, providing clear and accurate guidance regarding European payroll processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve and build payroll processes for the region, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to local requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with regional employment tax regulations and laws, applying this knowledge to ensure compliant payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, employer burden, and pension contributions for European countries, particularly Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy.
• Well-versed in local employment tax rules and compliance across the European region.
• 3–5 years of experience as a payroll specialist or in a similar role, focusing on payroll for European countries.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent communication skills for handling client queries and collaborating with internal teams.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with multiple global locations and 500+ employee headcounts across multiple countries.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills.
• Success-driven, high energy, with a positive can-do attitude and strong self-initiative.

What It's Like Working at Remote People

Our Service & Product

We're a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, or recruitment firm. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire top talent in minutes without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

Our Team and Environment

Working at Remote People means you're building technology that gives every person on the planet access to equal work opportunities. As the company grows, you will have opportunities to develop and advance alongside it.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Asynchronous working environment
• Remote-first or hybrid work environment (job dependent)
• Ability to work from abroad for short periods
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Hardware and tools provided from day one

How to Apply

Please fill out the form and upload your CV in PDF format. If you don't have an up-to-date CV, feel free to share a link to your LinkedIn profile instead.

Need help? Get in touch at join@remotepeople.com.