EMEA Payroll Specialist

Are you a diligent payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and compliance? Join our dynamic team as an EMEA Payroll Specialist, where you'll play a key role in ensuring seamless payroll operations across multiple countries. You will collaborate with HR and Finance teams in this role. Use your expertise in Global payroll software and understanding of EMEA payroll regulations to process payroll efficiently and encourage ongoing improvements. If you're looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global environment where you can make an impact, contribute to exciting payroll projects, and enhance automation processes, we’d love to hear from you!

What you'll do

• Manage and coordinate payroll processing with ADP for EMEA countries ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Process payroll updates including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, and contract changes.
• Validate payroll data from HR systems and internal platforms, performing monthly payroll checks, variance analysis, and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll reports, analytical reviews, and supporting data for Payroll Management, audits, compliance checks, and internal controls.
• Analyze payroll trends, headcount movements, and payroll variances to support operational and management reviews.
• Contribute to global payroll projects, including automation, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure seamless payroll operations.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of payroll experience for EMEA countries.
• Strong understanding of EMEA payroll regulations, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Local Professional payroll qualification.
• Experience with ADP payroll software is preferred; Workday experience is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and payroll reporting.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Polish.
• Hybrid working model – currently 3 days per week in the office.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.