Lead Payroll Analyst (EMEA)

Playlist; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Playlist is seeking a Lead Payroll Analyst (Global/Regional – EMEA) to lead accurate, timely payroll across multiple countries in the EMEA region. You will partner with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure compliance and smooth operations under global SOPs.

You’ll mentor teammates, drive standardization of payroll processes, participate in system implementations, and navigate country-specific regulatory changes with oversight from management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience across the EMEA region.
• Deep knowledge of regional payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements in EMEA.
• Experience with third-party payroll platforms (ADP, Workday, SAP, Ceridian) and local partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll across multiple countries with accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and external vendors for compliance.
• Review and audit payroll output reports and bank files.
• Advise and support on payroll, statutory, and social audits.
• Mentor team members and provide regional payroll guidance.
• Standardize payroll processes and participate in global projects.

Skills

Payroll across multiple countries

Regulatory compliance

Analytical problem solving

Excel data analysis (VLOOKUP, pivot)

Tools

ADP

Workday

SAP

Ceridian

Job description

About the Company:

At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections.

The Role You’ll Play

As our Lead Payroll Analyst (Global/Regional – EMEA), you’ll play a lead role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple countries in the EMEA region. As a regional payroll expert, you’ll partner with internal teams and external providers, resolve complex payroll matters, mentor team members, and help strengthen and standardize our global payroll operations.

• Process payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in accordance with global standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations and compliance with local and international standards
• Review and audit global payroll output reports and bank files, coordinating with Payroll Accounting to ensure the timely transfer of net payments and statutory tax and benefit payments
• Advise, collaborate, and provide support on payroll, statutory, and social audits
• Support internal audits to ensure proper documentation and controls are in place
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regional payroll issues and escalations, involving the Manager and/or Director as needed for support
• Review and implement country-specific compliance changes related to payroll taxation and reporting with Manager oversight
• Reconcile and audit payroll output reports, including funding invoices, statutory tax, and compliance reportingProvide support and mentorship to team member specialists as a regional payroll expert
• Collaborate with Payroll Accounting on general ledger entries and inquiries
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency
• Participate in payroll transformations, system implementations, and global projects
• Standardize global payroll processes while accommodating regional requirements and nuances

Experience You Bring

• 7+ years of payroll experience, with multi-country payroll expertise across the EMEA region
• In-depth knowledge of regional payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements within the assigned region, EMEA, along with the ability to operate within a global payroll framework
• Strong understanding of regional fringe and benefit-in-kind reporting requirements
• Experience working with third-party payroll platforms, such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Ceridian, as well as in-country partners
• 7+ years of experience in statutory audits, tax filings, and pension compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage complex reconciliations
• Ability to work independently and manage employee and internal stakeholder inquiries with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including exceptional Excel experience with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis

Have we piqued your curiosity?

Sound like the role for you? We’d love to hear from you! Even if you’re not 100% sure about potential fit, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for the right person, not the perfect series of checkboxes.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.

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Note: This description outlines key responsibilities but isn’t intended to cover every task or duty. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals.