Description
What We’re Looking For:
Are you excited to take your payroll expertise to the next level? We’re looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations team and help ensure a seamless payroll experience for our employees. In this role, you’ll take ownership of our payroll processing for multiple countries within the EMEA region, while supporting global initiatives, ensuring that every payslip is accurate, on time, and fully compliant.
As a Payroll Specialist at Meltwater, you’ll be a trusted partner to our HR, Finance, and external vendor teams, managing data, solving problems, and driving improvements across payroll operations. Your work will directly impact employee confidence and operational excellence.
At Meltwater, you'll find an environment that values growth, mentorship, and inclusive leadership. Work alongside experienced professionals and respected leaders, continuously learning and evolving in a dynamic global environment. Join our team and be part of a supportive community that values your contributions and helps you succeed.
What You'll Do:
- Ensure our employees are paid accurately and on time, while staying fully compliant with local regulations and internal policies.
- Manage the full payroll cycle for the multiple EMEA countries, including calculating wages, bonuses, statutory deductions, and final payments.
- Process all payroll transactions across the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding including changes, absences, and adjustments.
- Review and audit timesheets and payroll data, proactively resolving any discrepancies.
- Generate and share regular reports for HR, Finance, and external stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy at every step.
- Maintain up-to-date employee payroll records, including compensation, benefits, and statutory information.
- Support internal and external audits, and contribute to payroll projects such as M&A integrations and system upgrades.
- Collaborate with our Finance team on reconciliations and payroll-related accounting queries.
- Be the go-to contact for employee payroll questions, providing timely, clear, and professional support.
- Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and compliance across all payroll activities.
- Continuously seek out ways to improve processes, enhance accuracy, and ensure operational efficiency.
- Take on additional tasks and support the People team as needed, we’re a team-first environment.
What You'll Bring:
- At least 5 years of hands-on payroll experience, with strong expertise in UK payroll and processed payroll in multiple countries across the EMEA region.
- A solid understanding of payroll best practices, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Experience working with payroll and HRIS platforms, especially Workday. Neeyamo is a strong advantage.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data manipulation) and comfortable working with large data sets in Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and thrive under tight deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset, excellent communication, approachable, and a strong team player.
- Energy, positivity, and professionalism, allowing you to take ownership and bring a proactive spirit to your work.
- A natural problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and always looks for smarter ways of working.
- Someone who values trust and integrity so you can handle sensitive data with care and discretion.
- A thoughtful team player and active listener who can build strong working relationships across teams and time zones.
What We Offer:
- Enjoy flexible paid time off options for enhanced work-life balance
- Secure your future with a Creative Pension
- Take advantage of our cycle-to-work scheme, promoting eco-friendly commuting options
- Elevate your health and wellness through Simply Health, an integral part of our benefits package offering diverse options for a holistic well-being journey
- Prioritise well-being after tenure with comprehensive Vitality Health Insurance, a reward for commitment and a safeguard for long-term health needs.
- Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
- Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need
- Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
- Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.
Where You'll Work: 23 Camomile Street, London, EC3A 7LL
When You'll Join: ASAP
Our Story
At Meltwater, we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen.
Our best-in-class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around
the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem-solvers, and high-performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.
Our award-winning global culture drives everything we do and creates
an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along
the way.
We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best-in-class solutions for our customers.
We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across
25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.
We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.
Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.
