Payroll Specialist

Willis Towers Watson; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid & flexible working

Competitive salary

Global exposure

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Team events

Resumo da oferta

Willis Towers Watson in Lisbon is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support accurate, timely payroll processing for UK and Western Europe clients. You will interact with payroll provider, HR, managers, and employees to ensure correct compensation.

Key responsibilities include data collection, approvals, input accuracy, payroll calculation validation, and reporting. The role requires 3-5 years of experience, a finance/Tax degree, fluent English, and strong Excel/database skills.

Qualificações

• Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting and Taxation or Business Administration and Management.
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll or related finance roles.
• Proven track record in handling complex payroll cases; fluent English; MS-Excel and database skills.

Responsabilidades

• Collect monthly payroll data (new starters, terminations, benefits, leaves).
• Verify approvals and input information for the payroll provider.
• Review payroll calculations per internal policies and laws.
• Prepare payments and monthly payroll journals.
• Produce reports for Finance, Management, Regulators and Auditors.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local payroll regulations and compliance.

Conhecimentos

English proficiency

MS-Excel

Database literacy

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Proactivity

Detail-oriented

Formação académica

Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting and Taxation or Business Administration and Management

Ferramentas

MS-Excel and Database

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Are you looking to be part of a strategic, innovative project that focuses on excellence and delivering real value to clients? The Lisbon Regional Delivery Center (Lisbon Center) is a WTW hub of excellence that supports our operational and consulting teams across the United Kingdom and Western Europe, helping them grow, simplify, and transform the way they work.

With more than 15 years of experience and over 400 colleagues, the Lisbon Center partners closely with consultants, software developers, business specialists, and global teams across WTW.

This person will support an accurate and timely payroll process, interacting with the payroll provider, HR team, managers and employees, ensuring the correct compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect in time the data to be processed on a monthly basis (New starters, terminations, benefits, awards, sick leaves, parental leaves, etc)
• Check whether approval is required
• Fill in the information with accuracy and efficiency to be sent to the payroll provider
• Review the payroll calculation, according with internal policies and law/fiscal regulations
• Ask for clarifications/changes if needed
• Prepare payments
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from HR, employees and managers
• Prepare the monthly payroll related journals
• Prepare reports for Finance, Management, Regulators, Auditors
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local payroll regulations and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting and Taxation or Business Administration and Management
• 3-5 years of experience
• proven track record inhandling complex payroll cases
• proficient in English (mandatory)
• proficient in MS-Excel and Database (mandatory)
• ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• problem solving and analytical skills
• pro-active
• organized
• detail-oriented
• show commitment and ownership on the work performed
• good communication skills
• Teamwork

What can we offer you?

At WTW, you’ll join a motivating and dynamic team in an exciting, fast-growing European capital. Here’s what we offer:

• Hybrid & flexible working – Choose between working from home or the office with flexible hours.
• Competitive salary – Attractive, performance-based remuneration.
• Global exposure – Work with international clients in a world-renowned consultancy.
• Career growth – Fast-track your development with hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, and specialized training.
• Collaborative culture – Work in a collegial, dynamic, and supportive team environment.
• Team & corporate events – Celebrate successes and foster a strong community.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities at Willis Towers Watson.