Payroll Specialist, EMEA

About Channel Factory

Channel Factory is a global leader in video technology, focused on enabling brand suitability and performance for advertisers. Our mission is to create a sustainable advertising ecosystem that prioritises consumer experience and aligns brands with content that matches their values. With cutting-edge solutions and a passionate team, we help brands connect with their audiences in meaningful ways.

About the Role

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist in EMEA to manage and coordinate payroll processes across multiple countries. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll administration in a fast-paced media environment. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to optimize payroll operations while maintaining compliance with local regulations.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate payroll processes across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.
  


• Collaborate with external payroll providers to ensure compliance with local tax laws, social security, and employment regulations.
  


• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders.
  


• Manage and process payroll-related data, including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and deductions.
  


• Ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation of payroll transactions in collaboration with the Finance team.
  


• Maintain and improve payroll processes, identifying automation and efficiency opportunities.
  


• Stay updated on payroll regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
  


• Assist in audits and compliance checks related to payroll and employee compensation.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in payroll administration.
  


• Familiarity with media industry compensation structures, including freelancer and contractor payroll.


• Strong knowledge of international payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security requirements.
  


• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers across multiple countries.
  


• Proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms.
  


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  


• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
  

About Channel Factory

Founded in 2010, Channel Factory is an award-winning marketing technology company that helps top global brands and agencies maximize YouTube advertising. Recognized as a technology innovator by Cynopsis and one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc., Channel Factory has served over three hundred of the Fortune 500 in delivering scalable, brand-safe, contextually aligned YouTube advertising software and services. By tapping into the deepest proprietary data pool on the market, the company enables highly customized, contextually aware, and dynamically optimized campaigns and provides industry-leading performance for a portfolio of clients across all industries.

Channel Factory is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Channel Factory makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. The company also has employee resource groups focusing on encouraging inclusion and diversity in the workplace, including an LGBTQ+ committee.