Regional Payroll Specialist

Atlas HXM; Remote; ZAR 983 000 - 1 312 000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR management firm is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist to enhance payroll operations across Europe. The successful candidate will manage payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while maintaining strong relationships with payroll partners. This role demands extensive experience across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in France and Germany. Ideal candidates will possess excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to process improvement, working collaboratively with HR and Finance teams to achieve operational excellence.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Diverse and inclusive environment

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-country payroll experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Practical experience processing payroll in France and Germany.
• Ability to handle queries professionally and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of interaction with payroll partners.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll entries.
• Coordinate payroll activities with internal teams.

Skills

Multi-country payroll experience

Customer-facing skills

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Reporting tools

Job description

We believe in a world where growth thrives across borders and cultures. Our mission is to guide companies on their journey by providing services and technology that enables global talent management and delivers a human experience.

As an Employer-of-Record (EOR) provider, we offer the HR and compliance infrastructure essential for companies to expand internationally. We take care of the complex, behind-the-scenes work, allowing companies to focus on the strategies that drive their success. We are For People, By People.

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values, they are who we are.

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

If you are interested in working in a people-centric, global organization, apply below.

Role Overview

We are expanding our team by hiring a Regional Payroll Specialist—a collaborative, proactive team member who brings hands‑on payroll expertise, fresh thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement. Reporting to the Regional Payroll Manager, you will support our European payroll operations by coordinating and processing payroll activities across assigned countries.

This role requires solid experience managing payroll across multiple European jurisdictions, especially France and Germany, strong customer‑facing skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to vendor consolidation and operational enhancement initiatives.

You will work closely with HR and Finance teams on payroll‑related matters, including onboarding, terminations, adjustments, compliance checks, and stakeholder support.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of interaction with payroll partners and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all payroll entries, transactions, and reports.
• Follow established processes, schedules, and calendars while owning the reliability of payroll data inputs and outputs.
• Coordinate payroll activities with internal teams and oversee adjustment pay, termination pay, and other payroll transactions.
• Provide timely and accurate payroll data to Accounting and support reconciliation activities.
• Collaborate with the Regional Payroll Manager on reporting, data analysis, audit projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with HR to resolve employee payroll enquiries and manage garnishments, tax levies, and deductions.
• Support non‑standard payroll requirements (e.g., off‑cycle payments, advances, urgent corrections) as needed.
• Maintain and improve payroll dashboards to track progress through payroll cycles, highlight issues, and ensure timely resolutions.
• Contribute to the Payroll Vendor Consolidation Project, supporting harmonisation efforts and strengthening vendor performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll operations, enhance efficiency, and streamline procedures.

What We Value

• 3+ years of multi‑country payroll experience, ideally within a fast‑paced or multi‑client environment.
• Practical experience processing payroll in France and Germany is required, with exposure to Iceland, Norway, Sweden, or Denmark considered an advantage.
• Strong customer‑facing skills with the ability to handle queries professionally and build trust with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to support process improvement or system enhancement projects.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and reporting tools, and the ability to quickly adapt to new platforms.
• Experience contributing to multinational payroll implementation or onboarding projects (preferred).

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures
• A diverse and inclusive environment
• Country‑specific benefits
• Flexible PTO
• Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider
• The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high‑performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (Atlas HXM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas HXM is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas HXM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas HXM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas HXM encourages applicants of all ages.

Atlas HXM will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas HXM's operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.

This role will be subject to a background check under local law after an employment offer has been made. Employment may be subject to results. In addition, references may be requested at the final stage of the process.

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