Payroll Analyst - EMEA - London (Fixed-term Contract)

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Payroll Analyst for their EMEA team. This role involves managing payroll operations across multiple European countries and requires 1+ years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage vendors effectively. The position is a fixed-term contract until 31 Dec 2026, offering an opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders in a rapidly growing environment. Join us and contribute to creating a seamless employee experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of payroll experience in Europe/EMEA.
• Experience with functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll operations across multiple European countries.
• Oversee payroll vendors in adherence to contracts.
• Establish relationships with local authorities.
• Collaborate with HR team for improved employee experience.

Skills

Strong functional knowledge of EMEA payroll

Proficient Excel skills

Vendor management skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/payroll management

Job description

Responsibilities

The HR Operations team endeavors to continuously build and deliver a seamless and positive employee experience across the whole employee lifecycle. We are dedicated to leading with care and having empathy in mind. We strive to develop efficient and simple people processes, systems, policies, and programs. We aspire to ensure employees feel heard and that they are given the appropriate resources and support needed to be effective and efficient during their careers.

TikTok is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support our EMEA team. This will be a fixed term contract until 31 Dec 2026. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with multiple domestic and international stakeholders to support our continued growth and expansion.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing and improving payroll operations of multiple countries in Europe.
• Effectively manage payroll vendors by strictly adhering to the contract and SLA.
• Develop relationships with local authorities, including Social Security, Tax, etc.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and the HR Operations team to upgrade employee experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands‑on, strong functional knowledge and experience with Europe/EMEA payroll, and a minimum of 1+ years of payroll experience.
• Proficient Excel skills and familiarity with functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, etc. is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or diploma in accounting/payroll management preferred.
• Payroll experience supporting multiple EMEA countries is a plus.
• Strong vendor management and project management skills.
• Strong influence and stakeholder management skills.

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short‑form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.