International Payroll Specialist – (Lisbon based, relocation to Portugal provided)

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s , a , or , we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75,000 unique items in auction_,_ carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date, we’re on a mission to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values:

• Taking ownership and driving impact
• Being open to change and feedback
• Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!

About the role

The People Payroll team together with our People Operations Team are the building blocks of our People function, with strong, robust and efficient operations we grow our partnerships with the business and create a meaningful employee experience. We are looking for a (International) Payroll Specialist to strengthen our People Payroll Team.

You are end to end responsible for the payroll process in all countries where our Catawikians are based. Of course we want to pay our employees all over the world their salaries on time and ensure timely and accurate processing of the payroll. This includes collecting and providing payroll data to the local payroll providers and reviewing the completed payroll reports. Currently our Catawikians are based in 8 European countries, a few countries outside Europe and we are expanding further on a global level.

What you’ll do

• On a monthly basis, you are responsible for collecting all payroll data from internal departments, organizing and submitting to the local payroll provider in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review monthly payroll output reports to ensure (variable) data is processed correctly.
• Be the first point of contact and strong sparring partner for our local payroll providers around payroll processes and other payroll related communications.
• Be the go-to person for all payroll related questions for our employees.
• Keep track of and ensure compliance regarding all local legislations.
• Work together with external parties (e.g. local lawyers, tax advisors) in case you need any advice on the practice of local labour law or fiscal regulations.
• Prepare and align with the Finance team on payroll reporting.
• Work together with the People Operations Team to implement automatin, innovation and any continuous improvements around the payroll processing and reporting.
• Move in Sync with our Finance & Legal team, People Business Partners and Recruitment to optimise employee processes and experience.

All in all there is lots of room for you to learn, explore, add value and have an impact on the way we pay all our Catawikians!

What you’ll bring

You have work experience in an HR department of a commercial and international oriented organisation and:

• >3 years experience in (international) payroll for EU countries, Dutch Payroll is a big plus
• Ability to identify and mitigate (compliance) risks and act accordingly.
• Ability to oversee and structure complex processes and identify opportunities for improvements/simplifications.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures.
• Proactive, flexible, eager to learn and service oriented.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, accurate and a high level of integrity.
• Ability to adapt quickly and can prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Being able to speak Dutch or Portuguese or any other EU language where we have an entity (French, Italian, Spanish, German) is a big plus.
• You are either based in Lisbon or willing to relocate; we support relocation to Lisbon for this role

Where you’ll be

This role will be based in our Lisbon office, Portugal

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
• A Culture of Connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
• Celebrate Life’s Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you’ll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding what’s available in your country, please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means we typically ask you to be in the office 2 out of 5 days, roughly 40% of your working time, to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. Of course, if the job description specifies that the role is 100% remote—such as for certain expert or sales positions—then that arrangement will apply.

Interested?

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to .

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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