EU Payroll Associate

Monzo Bank Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Payroll Associate to manage payroll processes across EU countries. The role offers flexible working options and requires strong attention to detail, communication skills, and end-to-end payroll experience. Candidates should be knowledgeable about payroll legislation and able to work in a dynamic environment. This position can be hybrid or fully remote within the UK.

Benefits

£1,000 learning budget

Home setup provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience in Spain or Italy.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payrolls across multiple EU countries.
• Support payroll queries for EU-based employees.
• Minimize errors in payroll processes.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

The payroll associate works in partnership with others in the People collective to ensure our Monzonauts are paid accurately and on time. They support the wider payroll team, other People Collective teams and managers in understanding the complexities of EU payroll legislation to create a delightful payroll experience at every point in the Monzonaut lifecycle.

Team and Scope

You will be part of a 4-person team and will coordinate our current payrolls in Ireland, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Portugal, as well as new payrolls we set up in other EU countries. You will play a key role by:

• Working with our broader Tax, Legal and People teams to launch new payrolls around the EU, ensuring we bring to life the value of growing safely and in control.
• Compiling and reconciling our monthly EU payrolls in line with our payroll calendar and processes.
• Answering general payroll queries for our EU-based Monzonauts in a delightful and accessible way.
• Monitoring our payroll processes to minimise errors and provide technical expertise on how to consistently improve our payroll process.
• Acting as the first point of contact between Monzo and our EU payroll providers to ensure we receive a gold-standard level of service.
• Working closely with our POps and wider People Collective teams to provide the best possible Monzonaut experience through accurate and timely data submissions.

What makes a great EU Payroll Associate?

Qualities and capabilities

• Empathetic and passionate about delivering a great Monzonaut experience through accurate and timely pay.
• Open, adaptable and able to embrace change in a fast-growing business.
• Excellent communication as the frontline for payroll queries and as the contact for external payroll providers.
• Location: This role can be based in London or remote within the UK with occasional visits to the London office.
• Flexible working hours with trust to work enough hours to do the job well, at times that suit you and your team.
• A £1,000 learning budget each year for books, training courses and conferences.
• Home setup provided: Macbooks for all employees; additional support for remote workers as needed.

Application process and benefits

Application journey

• Short phone call with a member of the hiring team
• Take Home Task
• Final stage 2-part Role Specific and Behavioural interview
• Process typically takes around 3-4 weeks; we aim to be flexible to your schedule.

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Equal opportunities

Diversity and inclusion are a priority. Monzo fosters an inclusive environment for all people to do their best work. You can read more in our 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2024 Gender Pay Gap Report. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity or disability status. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply.

Role requirements

• Dedicated to getting it right for Monzonauts with attention to detail and the ability to spot and correct mistakes while prioritising effectively.
• Willingness to collaborate with others in the People Collective and provide help and support as needed.
• Knowledgeable about payroll processes and procedures.
• Ability to work with a high level of ambiguity.

Candidate profile

• You have end-to-end payroll experience (data input to reconciliation and reporting) in Spain or Italy as a minimum.
• You have knowledge of legislation and best practice through professional qualifications or lived experience.
• You can work to a high level of accuracy, autonomy and have strong attention to detail.
• You are highly organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• You have experience in setting up new payrolls and benefits.

Location

Cardiff, London or Remote (UK).

Company and mission

We are on a mission to make money work for everyone. We are expanding our products and mission into the EU in 2025 and beyond. We are looking for a brilliant payroll associate with EU payroll experience to join our current payroll team and scale our EU payroll processes safely.