European Payroll Specialist — Global Compliance

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a motivated European Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple European countries.

You will report to the European Payroll Lead and collaborate with HR, Finance, external providers, and employees to ensure timely, accurate payroll and a high-quality employee experience. This role offers exposure to international payroll within a fast-growing multinational environment, with responsibilities including data gathering and validation, month-end

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with European payroll processes.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, or employment regulations in one or more European countries.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for multiple European countries, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution.
• Gather, validate, maintain, and upload payroll data, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and deductions.
• Review payroll reports, reconcile payroll results, and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll completion.
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, calendars, checklists, and process documentation in line with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with local payroll legislation, tax regulations, statutory reporting obligations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and collaborate with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to address payroll-related queries and issues.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, reports, and supporting documentation, including month-end payroll activities.
• Participate in payroll projects, system implementations, upgrades, testing, and expansion initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, efficiency, and service delivery, and support the implementation of enhancements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a motivated European Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across multiple European countries.

You will report to the European Payroll Lead and collaborate with HR, Finance, external providers, and employees to ensure timely, accurate payroll and a high-quality employee experience. This role offers exposure to international payroll within a fast-growing multinational environment, with responsibilities including data gathering and validation, month-end