Payroll & People Operations Specialist Full Time

Summary:

• Salsify is a key leader in the industry scaling the next core commerce infrastructure and on the path from $100Mto$500M.
• Founded in 2012, Salsify helps brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in over 80 countries collaborate to win on the digital shelf.
• As the market leader globally, our products are shopper-centric, frictionless, and create memorable commerce experiences.
• Our products provide a competitive edge through experiences that improve brand trust, amplify product differentiation and assortments, increase conversion rate, improve profit margins, and speed time to market.
• The world’s largest brands, including Mars, L’Oreal, Coca-Cola, Bosch, and GSK, as well as retailers and distributors such as E.Leclerc, Carrefour, Metro, and Intermarché use Salsify every day to stand out on the digital shelf.
• At Salsify, we strive to embody an equitable, diverse, and inclusive company culture.
• We are united across countries, levels, tenures, and a host of other dimensions of diversity.
• We understand that while work is just one aspect of who we are, a truly inclusive culture accounts for the full authenticity of every single human being that works here.
• The Payroll & People Ops Specialist is a key role within our People Experience (PX) team, responsible for ensuring the seamless delivery of payroll services, supporting PX operations, and managing global mobility processes for our growing and dynamic workforce.
• This role focuses on global payroll management, benefits administration, HR systems, employee records, global mobility, and employee inquiries while driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• Based in Portugal, this role supports global operations and contributes to the development of scalable and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our expanding organization.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and manage global payroll processes, ensuring compliance with local tax, labor, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and timeliness across multiple regions (e.g., Portugal, UK, USA, Australia, Germany).
• Collaborate with regional teams to align payroll policies with local laws and regulations.
• Oversee benefits administration, employee records management, and HR systems to deliver efficient and effective PX services.
• Act as a point of contact for PX-related employee inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely resolutions.
• Respond to employee inquiries about benefits programs and resolve issues effectively.
• Coordinate and support global mobility processes, including visa applications and relocation packages.
• Ensure employees relocating between regions are compliant with immigration regulations.
• Automate and streamline immigration documentation and tracking.
• Partners with the teams involved to align mobility strategies with organizational goals.
• Continuously improve payroll, benefits, and mobility workflows to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure all PX operations comply with regional and global regulations.
• Work closely with PX team members, Legal, IT, and Finance to streamline operational processes and maintain alignment with organizational objectives.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of Global Payroll and Global HR Operations: Expertise in payroll processes and compliance across multiple regions, particularly the US and EMEA countries, including Portugal.
• Process Building and Scaling Expertise: A track record of designing, implementing, and optimizing payroll and people operations workflows and systems to support growth and scalability.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities, ensuring clarity and alignment across global teams.
• Capability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and completeness in all operational processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across an organization: you are a team player with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to protect confidential and proprietary information, setting professional boundaries as needed.

Benefits:

• Flexible employment and remote work.
• International projects with leading global clients.
• International business trips.
• Non-corporate atmosphere.
• Language classes.
• Internal & external training.
• Private healthcare and insurance.
• Multisport card.
• Well-being initiatives.
• Equity in the form of stock options.
• Health & medical benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Tagged as: Benefits Administration, Global Mobility, HR Operations, Payroll Management, Portugal