Payroll Specialist Lead

TL;DR

Payroll Specialist Lead: Managing end-to-end payroll processing and ensuring compliance for global operations with an accent on data integrity, stakeholder relationship management, and process improvement. Focus on acting as a subject matter expert, mentoring specialists, and supporting regional managers.

Location: Anywhere in the World

Salary: €57,500–€64,650 EUR annually

Company

hirify.global is a product company providing an HR platform to simplify global employment, payroll, and compliance for businesses worldwide.

What you will do

• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll processes in various countries.
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders across different departments (Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, Engineers).
• Process full end-to-end payroll, including statutory filing, exceptions, approvals, and compliance.
• Ensure full data integrity and quality in all payroll operations.
• Focus on achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Implement and improve processes, mentor, and support other payroll specialists, and back up regional managers.

Requirements

• Writes and speaks fluent English.
• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing, either in-house or with a payroll service provider.
• Strong knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Proficient in using software tools such as Excel and Google Suite.
• Possess an analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment and work largely asynchronously.

Nice to have

• Experience working hirify.globally.
• Experience with AFAS payroll software.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere with flexible paid time off and working hours (asynchronous culture).
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Stock options and a learning budget.
• Home office budget & IT equipment.
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces.
• Emphasis on life-work balance and employee growth, supported by internal mobility.
• Embraces AI as a valuable tool while prioritizing human creativity.

Hiring process

• Asynchronous profile review.
• Interviews with a recruiter and future manager.
• Asynchronous offer.
• Submit application and CV in English.