[Hiring] Payroll Specialist @Emmes Group

Role Description

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing all payroll operations across multiple countries. This role ensures compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies while delivering accurate and timely payroll services. The Payroll Specialist will act as a subject matter expert for regional payroll processes and collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain operational excellence.

• Support end-to-end payroll processing in Slovakia ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with local tax laws, social security regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Calculate and process additional allowances/deductions.
• Monitor legislative changes and implement necessary updates to payroll processes and systems.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain confidentiality of employee data.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in HRIS/payroll system.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports to internal/external stakeholders and government authorities.
• Oversee payroll audits and implement process improvements for accuracy and efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on compensation changes, terminations, and new hires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Required.
• 5-7 years of Slovak payroll experience.
• Experience with global payroll systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP) and HRIS integrations. Preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in Slovak; additional languages are a plus.
• Initiative-taker who takes direction well but can also work independently.
• Ability to manage high volume workload with many interruptions, maintaining a pleasant demeanor.
• Microsoft 365 knowledge. Ability to use Excel for VLOOKUPS, HLOOKUP, Pivots, and formulas.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Elevated level of accuracy and efficiency in processing payroll under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a challenging environment.

Company Description

At Emmes Group, we’re shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting-edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

Through our two business units—Emmes, a full-service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions—we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies.

We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose-driven, and ready to make an impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.