Global Payroll Specialist

Dott is the European champion of shared micro-mobility. Created through the merger of operators TIER and Dott in March 2024, the company decided to move forward under the name of Dott and integrated all vehicles into the Dott app. With the mission to change mobility for good, the team is led by CEO Henri Moissinac and President Maxim Romain. TIER-Dott facilitates sustainable travel, reduces congestion and pollution in cities, and decreases reliance on cars. With more than 250,000 shared vehicles in more than 400 cities across 21 countries in Europe and the Middle East, the 10 million users have generated over 400 million rides so far. For more information, visit www.ridedott.com

Permanent employee, Full-time

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Specialist with a strong background in European payroll to join our Global payroll team. This role focuses primarily on managing payroll processes for Germany and Nordics (but not limited to these regions). Responsibilities include preparing payroll inputs, ensuring compliance with local laws and maintaining accurate, timely payroll processes.

The successful candidate will also play a key role in our Global Payroll Transformation Project by supporting the transition from multiple payroll providers to a single global provider.

What you'll do

• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll providers and internal stakeholders, fostering clear communication and efficient issue resolution.  
• Manage payroll from end to end, including preparing payroll data and inputs for the payroll provider in the required formats and templates. Providing support with data validation, testing and implementation tasks.
• Extract and prepare reports from our time and attendance system (Cloudpay & Shyftplan), including details such as night shifts, vacation, overtime, and sickness. As well as general payroll changes from our HRIS (HiBob)
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll payments, adhering to strict deadlines.  
• Provide general payroll support to the team, stepping in to cover payrolls managed by other team members during their absences or holidays.
• Maintain a deep and up-to-date understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and local labor laws within the countries of scope.
• Collaborate with payroll providers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and efficient processes.
• Ensure timely escalation of any payroll-related issues and concerns to management.
• Adhere to all established payroll controls and compliance standards to maintain accuracy and integrity in payroll processes
• Support process improvement initiatives to streamline payroll operations, maintain compliance, and enhance payroll efficiency across the business.

What you'll need 

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience managing EU payroll 
• Proficiency in Excel, with the ability to handle complex spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Other EU languages are a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and external payroll providers.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and local labor laws is essential.
• Experience with ShyftPlan, Humanity and CloudPay payroll systems desirable

THIS MAY INSPIRE YOU*

• 💻 Our one time home office bonus upon your start to create your ideal home office set up
• 📚 Our annual learning & development budget
• 🛴 Our rides program with availability to opt in and opt out to ride our e-scooters & e-bikes
• ☀️ Our partnership for mental health at work, with free 1on1 video counselling, self-guided development and more
• 🚀 Our company onboarding
• 🌴 Our sabbatical program
• ⏳ Our flexible hours and 1 months remote working option
• 🏳️‍🌈 Our diversity and inclusivity initiatives and programs such as #allies-of-pride
• 🎉 Our public holiday swap, with which you can switch two public holidays to another day
• 🌍 Our voluntary day off for charity work
• 🛴 MultiSport Card
• ☀️Private Medical Insurance 

* benefits may vary depending on country and position