Element is hiring for two EMEAA Payroll Administrators

Element is hiring for two EMEAA Payroll Administrators to support payroll operations across multiple European countries, including Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

The successful candidates will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing through our Deel platform, whilst building strong relationships with HR, Legal, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless end-to-end payroll delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment, managing multiple country payrolls, and driving continuous improvement within payroll processes.

Our new colleagues will be based from our beautiful new office in Edinburgh Park on a hybrid basis 3 days per week, where we enjoy state of the art facilities including collaboration spaces, huddle rooms, open-concept layout, and abundant natural light.

Core Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Coordinate the end-to-end payroll process for assigned EMEAA countries through our Deel platform
• Ensure payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and statutory leave payments, are submitted accurately and within payroll deadlines
• Review payroll reports and pre-payroll calculations to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll approval
• Validate payroll outputs against supporting documentation and approved compensation changes
• Support monthly payroll sign-off processes in partnership with Payroll Management and Finance teams
• Payment management – oversee all regular and ad-hoc payroll payments, ensuring correct funding, approvals, and reconciliation
• Process & System Optimisation – analyse and enhance payroll processes, controls and system workflows including monitoring vendor performance and help to drive governance