Payroll Analyst - HR Operations - EMEA - London

TikTok; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media company is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll operations across multiple European countries, focusing on France and Portugal. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on knowledge of EMEA payroll, strong vendor management skills, and proficiency in Excel. Fluency in Arabic and French is preferred. This role requires building relationships with various stakeholders, adhering to payroll processes, and improving employee experience. Join us to excel in a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll operations for multiple European countries.
• Ability to manage vendor contracts and SLAs.
• Strong relationship development with local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve payroll operations for EMEA countries.
• Develop relationships with local authorities and payroll vendors.
• Partner with HR to upgrade employee experience.

Skills

Hands-on functional knowledge of EMEA payroll

Payroll and tax knowledge across multiple EMEA countries

Proficient Excel skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in French

Strong vendor management skills

Strong project management skills

Strong influence and stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or payroll management

Job description

Payroll Analyst - HR Operations - EMEA - London

We are the HR Operations team dedicated to building a seamless and positive employee experience across the entire employee lifecycle. We lead with care, empathy, and a continuous drive to develop efficient and simple people processes, systems, policies, and programs that empower employees to be effective and efficient during their careers.

TikTok is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support our EMEA team focusing on the France and Portugal employee base. In this role, you will work with multiple domestic and international stakeholders to support our continued growth and expansion.

Responsibilities

• Managing and improving payroll operations for multiple European countries.
• Effectively managing payroll vendors by strictly adhering to contract and SLA.
• Developing relationships with local authorities, including Social Security, Tax, and related programs.
• Partnering with HR Business Partners and the HR Operations team to upgrade employee experience.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on, strong functional knowledge of EMEA payroll.
• Payroll and tax knowledge across multiple countries in EMEA.
• Proficient Excel skills and familiarity with functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Fluency in Arabic and French is preferred for frequent communication with Arabic‑speaking and French‑speaking stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or diploma in accounting/payroll management is preferred.
• 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, Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are 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. We celebrate diverse voices and foster an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. Join us.