Payroll Generalist

Location

Remote (within ± 2 hours of CET)

Contract type

Full-time

Not your typical workplace

Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Imagine a world without borders, where opportunities are endless. That's the future of work, and what we are building at WorkMotion. Our remote-first team spans across the world, helping companies hire, onboard, and manage talent internationally through smart, flexible workforce solutions. Fast-paced, people-driven, and globally connected — we empower businesses to build teams without borders.

More than a role

We don’t just need a payroll generalist — we need a problem solver and payroll operator. We’re looking for someone who gets their energy from solving payroll challenges, working with data, and finding practical solutions, while keeping a sharp, analytical focus on how their work delivers real business impact.

This isn’t a role for someone who wants to stay in their lane. You’ll be at the center of it all — managing payroll end to end across up to 5 entities — ensuring everything you touch is accurate, timely, compliant, efficient, and aligned with our wider goals.

You won’t be a solo operator. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders and external payroll vendors, bringing everything together to ensure consistency, impact, and momentum across the board.

Where responsibility meets real opportunity

• Manage payroll end to end for up to 5 entities, working closely with our outsourced payroll vendors.
• Review payroll data and outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Investigate payroll issues, identify root causes, and find and implement solutions.
• Manage payroll inputs, deadlines, approvals, and key payroll processes.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external payroll providers.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline payroll processes as the business continues to grow and change.

Requirements

What it takes to make an impact here

• Minimum 12 months of payroll experience, ideally gained within a payroll bureau, payroll provider, or outsourced payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and payroll data.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solver who can work independently and take ownership of finding solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure, high-results environment and able to adapt to constant change.
• Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Bonus points if you bring

• Experience managing multiple entities or payrolls.
• Experience working with international payroll.
• Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.
• Experience working in a high-growth or rapidly changing environment.

Benefits

We are a team of highly talented payroll and people operations minds, who are based across the world. We’re a team of motivated and fully distributed crew that proves "remote" doesn't mean "disconnected."

We don’t just “work” together — we create, challenge, and grow together. If you’re looking for an environment where your ideas are welcomed, your voice is heard, cross-collaboration on bold strategies thrives on collective brainpower and high-energy teamwork, you’ll feel right at home.

The perks of being here

• Global, remote, and thriving: We're a global team of talented individuals spread across 26 countries. Our WorkFlex program lets you work from anywhere, anytime. Whether it's a beachside office or a cosy home office, the choice is yours.
• Your well-being is our priority: We know mental health matters, which is why we offer a dedicated Well-Being Day — a full day off just to recharge and relax.
• Get fit and stay active: Whether it’s yoga, weightlifting, or a quick jog — work out on your terms, at a discount with our subsidised gym memberships.
• Learn, grow, and develop: We believe in constant growth. With our Training & Development Allowance, you’ll have all the opportunities you need to keep expanding your skills and knowledge.
• Stay connected: Take part in exciting annual team meetups!
• Diversity is our superpower: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

*Benefits vary depending on location due to local laws and regulations.