EMEAA Payroll Administrator

Element Materials Technology; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking two EMEAA Payroll Administrators to manage payroll across several European countries via the Deel platform. You will work closely with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure timely payroll delivery from our Edinburgh office.

The roles are based at our Edinburgh Park office on a hybrid basis, 3 days per week, with modern facilities and collaborative spaces. You will support end-to-end payroll operations and continuous improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration within a multinational environment.
• Payroll expertise across EMEAA countries including Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, deductions, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll process for assigned EMEAA countries via Deel.
• Submit payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses) accurately by deadlines.
• Review pre-payroll reports and calculations to resolve discrepancies.
• Validate outputs against documentation and approved changes.
• Support monthly payroll sign-off with Payroll Management and Finance teams.
• Oversee payments, funding, approvals, and reconciliation.
• Analyze and enhance payroll processes and workflow governance.

Skills

Payroll administration

Multinational environment

Deel platform

Excel

HRIS platforms

Tools

Deel platform

HRIS systems

Job description

Element is hiring for two EMEAA Payroll Administrators to support payroll operations across multiple European countries, including Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The successful candidates will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing through our Deel platform, whilst building strong relationships with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless end-to-end payroll delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment, managing multiple country payrolls, and driving continuous improvement within payroll processes.

Our new colleagues will be based from our beautiful new office in Edinburgh Park on a hybrid basis 3 days per week, where we enjoy state of the art facilities including state-of-the-art facilities including collaboration spaces, huddle rooms, open-concept layout, and abundant natural light.

Core Responsibilities:

Payroll Operations

• Coordinate the end-to-end payroll process for assigned EMEAA countries through our Deel platform
• Ensure payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and statutory leave payments, are submitted accurately and within payroll deadlines
• Review payroll reports and pre-payroll calculations to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll approval
• Validate payroll outputs against supporting documentation and approved compensation changes.
• Support monthly payroll sign-off processes in partnership with Payroll Management and Finance teams
• Payment management – oversee all regular and ad-hoc payroll payments, ensuring correct funding, approvals, and reconciliation
• Process & System Optimisation – analyse and enhance payroll processes, controls and system workflows including monitoring vendor performance and help to drive governance

Employee Lifecycle Administration

Process payroll-related employee changes, including:

• New starters, Leavers, Salary amendments, Job changes, Benefits updates, Statutory absences
• Ensure employee records within Deel remain accurate, complete, and compliant

Compliance & Governance

• Support compliance with local payroll legislation, tax regulations, social security requirements, and labour laws across Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
• Maintain payroll controls and audit documentation in accordance with company policies
• Assist with payroll audits and internal control reviews
• Escalate compliance risks or payroll irregularities promptly

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous payroll administration / payroll coordination experience within a multinational environment
• Payroll expertise across multiple EMEAA countries including Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and / or Spain
• Strong understanding of payroll principles, statutory deductions, and employee lifecycle processes
• Experience working with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams
• Adaptable and comfortable working within a changing international environment