EMEA Payroll Specialist

Location: Remote within the United Kingdom; candidates must reside in the UK and be legally authorised to work there.

Company

hirify.global provides vertical software, embedded payments, and AI-powered capabilities for fitness, recreation, golf and club, field services, laundry, education, and other membership-based and service-based industries.

What you will do

• Support end-to-end payroll processing through Activpayroll for the UK, Ireland, France, Denmark, Spain, and the Netherlands.
• Validate payroll inputs, calculations, statutory deductions, bonuses, overtime, payslips, tax filings, and social security contributions.
• Coordinate payroll data integration between UKG and Activpayroll, maintaining accurate and consistent employee data.
• Work with HR, Finance, Tax teams, external auditors, and tax authorities on payroll compliance, reporting, and audits.
• Handle employee payroll enquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide guidance on payroll processes and compliance.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities and monitor changes in EMEA legislation and requirements.

Requirements

• Experience processing payroll across multiple EMEA countries in an EMEA Payroll Specialist or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, tax regulations, statutory deductions, social security, and benefits requirements.
• Experience with payroll providers, external vendors, and end-to-end payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• UK residence and legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Payroll certification or professional qualification, such as CIPP.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month fixed-term employment contract with remote working within the UK.
• Paid parental leave programs.
• Three additional days off for volunteering and community support.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives, including a global mentorship program.
• Free mental health support and flexible working arrangements.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume through the careers portal or an external job board and include the word “moonshot” at the top of the message to the Hiring Manager.
• Successful candidates complete background and identity verification checks; video interviews via Microsoft Teams may be recorded during the process.