Payroll Specialist

Farfetch; Porto; Híbrido; EUR 48 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance for family

25 days annual leave

Sabbatical program after 5 years

LinkedIn Learning access

Flexible benefits

Flexible working environment

Resumo da oferta

Farfetch Porto is seeking a Payroll Specialist to lead end-to-end monthly payroll operations for a multinational team based in Portugal. You will act as the primary system expert for Workday and SAP Payroll, ensuring data integrity and timely processing.

Key requirements include 4+ years in Portuguese payroll, advanced Excel skills, and fluency in English. The role reports to the Payroll Lead in the People Team and offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment in Porto.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years end-to-end payroll experience in Portugal.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday and SAP Payroll.
• Advanced Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Fluency in English, strong communication and confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Execute end-to-end monthly payroll operations.
• Serve as the primary Workday and SAP Payroll expert.
• Drive data integrity, reconciliations and process optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with Portuguese payroll taxes and social security.
• Provide stakeholder support and manage payroll inquiries.
• Collaborate with People Team on payroll projects.

Conhecimentos

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Ferramentas

Workday

SAP Payroll

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

PEOPLE TEAM

The People team plays a pivotal role in supporting the business by strategically overseeing the complete employee journey. From drawing in top talent and fostering a high-performance culture and career development, they are instrumental in creating a positive and inclusive workplace environment and managing our workspaces.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

ROLE

Reporting to the Payroll Lead and working closely with the People Business Partner, youwill take ownership of the end-to-end monthly payroll operations. As a PayrollSpecialist, you will serve as a primary system expert for Workday and SAP, driving data integrity, handling complex reconciliations, and optimizing processes continuously, while servingas the main point of contact for complex payroll queries and standard HR policies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• End-to-End Payroll Execution: Execute full-cycle, in-house monthly payrollprocessing (including absences, allowances, and overtime), ensuring absoluteaccuracy and strict adherence to internal policies and external deadlines
• System Expertise (Workday & SAP): Act as the primary system expert, managing seamless data synchronization, auditing, and troubleshooting between Workday and SAP Payroll. Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for system updates, enhancements, and integrations
• Process Improvement & Automation: Proactively analyze payroll data and workflows to identify bottlenecks. Design, advocate for, and implement automated solutions to reduce manual intervention, mitigate risk, and scale operations efficiently
• Portuguese Compliance & Reporting: Ensure full compliance with Portuguese labor laws, collective agreements (ACTs), and tax regulations. Manage all statutory declarations, including Social Security, Tax Authority (IRS), garnishments (penhoras), and annual reporting (Relatório Único)
• Audit & Analytics: Conduct regular payroll data audits, reconcile payroll general ledger (GL) accounts, and investigate complex discrepancies to guarantee 100% data accuracy
• Stakeholder Support: Monitor and manage queries in the centralized People Team mailbox. Provide expert-level support for complex inquiries and guide managers on standard policies (e.g., holidays, parental leave)
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Support general People Team projects, ensuring payroll setup meets legal and fiscal requirements and providing administrative support for personnel files

WHO YOU ARE

• Education: A professional with a Bachelor's degree (Licenciatura) in HumanResources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Experience: 4+ years of proven, hands-on experience in end-to-end payroll processing specifically within Portugal, ideally in a mid-to-large multinational corporate environment
• System Proficiency: Demonstrated, advanced technical knowledge of both Workday (HCM/Payroll) and SAP Payroll is mandatory;
• Analytical Mindset: Advanced MS Office skills (particularly Excel) with a strong aptitude for complex data analysis, financial reconciliations, and custom reporting
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Portuguese payroll taxes (IRS), social security deductions, benefits, and year-end compliance standards
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills to explain complex payroll/system concepts to global stakeholders, paired with exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and stress management
• Language Skills: Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken)

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Health insurance for the whole family and other well-being resources
• 25 Days of Annual Leave (above the statutory) and additional Caring Days (2 days per year) and
• Boomerang: sabbatical program after 5 years service
• Training opportunities and free access to LinkedIn Learning
• Flexible benefits program
• Flexible working environment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES- Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process.
We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Reporting to the Payroll Lead and working closely with the People Business Partner, you will take ownership of the end-to-end monthly payroll operations. As a Payroll Specialist, you will serve as a primary system expert for Workday and SAP, driving data integrity, handling complex reconciliations, and optimizing processes continuously, while serving as the main point of contact for complex payroll queries and standard HR policies.