Human Resources Associate - Payroll

Human Resources develops and executes successful program and initiatives that supports the firms people agenda while also running operations across all functions like diversity, equity and inclusion, recruiting, learning and expertise-development initiatives, coaching, workforce planning and staffing, people reporting and analytics, performance management processes, total rewards and talent architecture.

What you'll do: Human Resources Associate - Payroll in the Enterprise will

• Manage smooth payroll operations across Europe, with focus on the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and Poland.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll tax laws, social security, and statutory reporting requirements (e.g., PAYE in the UK, Lohnsteuer in Germany, Quellensteuer in Switzerland, A-skat in Denmark, and PIT/ZUS in Poland).
• Oversee timely and accurate payroll processing, tax filings, and payments to authorities.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Mobility teams, and external payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor changes in local tax and labor laws and ensure payroll processes are updated accordingly.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and ensure payroll data is audit-ready.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and resolving identified issues.
• Identify and manage payroll compliance risks, ensuring timely resolution.
• Provide guidance to internal teams and employees on payroll tax matters.
• Support payroll compliance during business changes such as expansions, mergers, or cross-border employee movements.
• Support payroll team members to improve knowledge and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills; German language preferred.

What youll bring:

• Bachelors degree with 3+ years of experience in European payroll, tax, and compliance, specifically in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Poland.
• Strong hands-on experience managing payroll operations across these countries.
• Good understanding of payroll tax regulations and statutory requirements in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Poland.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex payroll tax and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of cross-border employment, tax treaties, and international mobility matters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze financial and payroll data accurately.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; German language preferred.
• Experience leading or supporting payroll teams.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in detail while maintaining a broader business perspective.
• Experience managing in-house payroll operations.
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach