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Payroll Specialist, Europe

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Remote
5 Locations
Mid level
Remote
5 Locations
Mid level
The Payroll & HR Specialist will manage payroll transactions, ensure compliance with regulations, optimize HR processes, and support employee engagement and performance development. Key responsibilities include payroll processing, handling queries, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing HR functions in a fast-paced, international environment.
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Are you an experienced payroll professional with a strong understanding of Europe payroll systems and a passion for technology-driven efficiency? We are seeking a Payroll Specialist, Europe to join our dynamic team. This fast-paced role requires a balance between employee-facing support, internal stakeholder engagement, and third-party vendor management, ensuring excellent service delivery at all times.

This role can be a hybrid based position based close to one of our office locations in either UK, Germany, Poland or Belgium

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process payroll transactions daily for assigned locations across Europe.

  • Manage payroll transformation projects, ensuring streamlined processes and compliance.

  • Ensure accurate processing of Workday transactions and track changes for payroll purposes.

  • Support Workday rollouts to improve service and enhance efficiencies.

  • Conduct regular audits to maintain data accuracy and address discrepancies.

  • Own the customer experience by responding to and resolving payroll-related queries promptly.

  • Maintain payroll-related benefits records and liaise with suppliers where required.

  • Provide support for compensation tasks and periodic Workday audits.

  • Ensure payroll execution and governance across multiple European entities.

  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, taxation laws, and legislative reporting requirements.

  • Manage all time data entry, including leave payouts and overtime requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

  • Prepare payroll-related reports and collaborate with Finance for accurate financial records.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Solid experience in payroll processing and compliance across European countries.

  • Strong understanding of HR systems, particularly Workday.

  • Experience in payroll transformation and process optimization.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, and external vendors.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a dynamic, international team.

  • Opportunity to contribute to payroll transformation projects.

If you are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and eager to make an impact in payroll operations, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of our growing team.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Top Skills

Workday

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