Payroll Specialist, EMEA – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contractor

Remote People

Payroll Specialist at Remote People responsible for processing payroll across European countries. Ensuring compliance with local regulations and addressing client queries regarding payroll.

Posted 7/15/2026contractRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in European payroll regulations and compliance, with a strong focus on processing payroll for multiple countries. Proficient in HRIS systems and skilled in client communication, ensuring accurate payroll operations and adherence to local employment tax laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

European Payroll RegulationsHRIS ExperienceClient CommunicationAttention to DetailMultitasking Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingCompliance ManagementEmployment Tax KnowledgePension ContributionsSalary Register ReviewInvoice GenerationData AccuracyPayroll SystemsMicrosoft OfficeOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPositive AttitudeHigh EnergySelf-InitiativeCollaboration

Industry Keywords

European CountriesSpainFrancePortugalItalyEmployer BurdenClient QueriesFast-Paced EnvironmentGlobal LocationsEmployee Headcount

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 region employment tax regulations and laws, applying this knowledge to ensure compliant payroll processing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with multiple global locations and upwards of 500 employee headcounts in multiple countries.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications.
Exceptional multitasking and organizational skills.
You are often described as someone who has high energy and your colleagues love this about you!
Success-driven, with a positive can-do attitude and combining commitment with self-initiative.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary
An asynchronous working environment
A "Remote-First" company environment (or Hybrid) - based on the nature of the job
The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
Growth opportunities within the company
We provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day one