International Payroll Advisor

Location:

Lisbon, Portuguese areas, Portugal

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Information Technology Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Finance, Banking & Insurance Legal

Advertiser:

Colt Technology Services

Job ID:

132740713

Posted On:

03 March 2026

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Why we need this role
To deliver accurate payrolls in the EMEA region and be the subject matter expert on assigned payrolls. To support the Global Payroll Lead in creating consistent and standard processes.

What you will do
-To be the subject matter expert on the assigned payrolls in EMEA region
-Process and communicate all payroll updates and changes with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail of manual payroll input
-To have a good understanding on local labour laws impacting payroll
-Ensure that data is received in line with established payroll formats and deadlines
-To be primary point of contact for employee queries in relation to designated payrolls
-Process payroll funding in each location – salaries and 3rd party payments in collaboration with the Treasury Team
-Handle payroll closing activities
-Maintain a detailed process documentation with the help of the Director Global Payroll  for all EMEA payrolls
-Interact with the global payroll provider and sub-contractors if applicable
-Audit the payroll calculations and payroll output reports (G2N, Variance Report, payslips, payment files, etc). Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll records
-Identify improvements, opportunities for process automation and implement any resultant changes
-Provide advice on best practices on routine as well as complex payroll transactions while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
-Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the payroll database, updating data as necessary and ensuring that the payroll database is working correctly
-Assist & co-operate in any internal or external audits / projects

Relationships and key contacts
-Payroll vendors and other 3rd parties
-Country HR Teams and Global HR Service Centre
-Local & Global Finance
-Group Internal Audit
-Treasury
-HRIS Team / IT
-Legal
-Tax

What we’re looking for

Skills & Experience

-At least 4-5 years of experience working in payroll business
-Recent operational payroll experience within EMEA
-Processed international payrolls and worked with global payroll providers
-Strong payroll systems experience
-Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially MS Excel
-Highly organised and able to effectively multi-task and prioritise workload
Qualifications

-CIPP (advantageous) or similar
-BA Diploma
Behaviours

-High level of customer focus
-Analytically minded
-High level of accuracy and attention to detail
-Self-starter and proactive

Skills

Process Improvement
Project Change Management
Data Analysis
Auditing
Payroll Taxes
Financial Systems
Relationship ManagementWhat we offer you:
Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

 

Diversity and inclusion

-Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.
 

Most recently we have:

-Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
-Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
-Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.
 

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

-Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
-Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
-Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
-Global Family Leave Policy.
-Employee Assistance Program.
-Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.
 

A global network

-When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.

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