Payroll Specialist

Overview WELCOME TO SITA At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow. Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA! ABOUT THE ROLE As a Payroll Specialist, you will support accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations across a portfolio of European countries. Working closely with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure a seamless payroll experience for employees while contributing to payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the EURO Payroll Manager, you will join the EURO Payroll Team, a collaborative group focused on operational excellence, compliance, and the ongoing modernization of payroll services across Europe. This role is ideal for an early-career payroll person who is eager to build international payroll expertise, support key strategic projects, and contribute to the development of a robust and scalable payroll operating model. WHAT YOU WILL DO Payroll Operations Manage payroll activities for a portfolio of smaller European countries, developing end-to-end knowledge of payroll processes and local requirements. Prepare and reviw payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness. Coordinate payroll processing activities with external payroll providers. Support payroll reconciliations, reporting activities, and period-end controls. Ensure payroll activities are completed in line with internal and statutory deadlines. Back-up & Business Continuity Act as a dedicated back-up resource across the EURO Payroll Team to ensure continuity of service during absences and peak workload periods. Develop cross-country payroll knowledge to support operational flexibility and workload balancing. Maintain process documentation and support knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team. Contribute to building a sustainable and resilient payroll support model across Europe. Projects & Transformation Support payroll-related projects and transformation initiatives across the region. Contribute to payroll provider transition activities, including testing, validation, and implementation support. Support the ongoing deployment and optimization of Oracle Time & Labor processes. Participate in system enhancements, user acceptance testing, and process improvement initiatives. Process Improvement & Innovation Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve payroll processes. Support automation initiatives and the adoption of digital solutions within payroll operations. Explore and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, reporting, documentation, and knowledge management. Contribute ideas that enhance service quality, employee experience, and operational effectiveness. Stakeholder Support Provide payroll guidance and support to employees, managers, HR, and Finance stakeholders. Respond to payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner. Collaborate closely with HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, and external payroll providers. Build effective working relationships across regional and global teams. Compliance & Governance Support compliance with local payroll legislation, tax, and social security requirements. Assist with internal and external audit activities. Maintain accurate payroll records, controls, and supporting documentation. Ensure adherence to company policies and payroll governance standards. Qualifications WHO YOU ARE Minimum 1 year of experience in Payroll. Additional experience in HR, Finance, Accounts Payable, Shared Services, or a related operational environment is an advantage. Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Analytical mindset with good problem-solving skills. Interest in process improvement, automation, and emerging technologies, including AI. Experience with payroll, HRIS, ERP, or time management systems is an advantage. Good communication and stakeholder management skills. Fluent English required; additional European languages are an advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. WHAT WE OFFER We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever. 🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs) ⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans. 🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world. 🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs. 🚀 Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way. 🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status. SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process. Salary / Compensation Note Hidden (-999) Salary / Compensation Note Hidden (-999)