Summary
Mitek is looking for a motivated Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across Europe, partnering closely with our US teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational payroll experience who is keen to grow and further develop their expertise in a collaborative environment.
In this role, you will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple countries including the US, UK, France, Netherlands, Spain and Mexico. You will support payroll activities for 1–2 countries, working closely with Payroll Managers, People Operations, and external payroll vendors.
We are looking for someone with solid payroll knowledge who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and help enhance the overall payroll experience for employees.
Payroll Support & Coordination
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Support the preparation and processing of payroll data in partnership with external payroll vendors
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Review payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness
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Assist in validating employee data, including changes, deductions, and statutory requirements
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Help resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner
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Support payroll audits and compliance activities, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
Vendor Management & Collaboration
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Work closely with external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll operations
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Monitor vendor performance and flag any discrepancies or issues
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Collaborate with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate data flow
Process Improvement & Administration
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Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and data accuracy
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Support documentation of payroll procedures and updates
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Assist in implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience
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Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities
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Proactive and eager to learn, with a continuous improvement mindset
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Clear and confident communicator, able to explain payroll matters in a simple way
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Team player with a collaborative approach
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Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
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Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
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Good understanding of payroll processes and principles
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Experience with multi-country payroll environments
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Experience working with payroll vendors or third-party providers is highly desirable
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Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills (including formulas, data validation, lookups, and data handling) — these are essential for success in the role and will be assessed during the interview process
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Fluency in English (written and verbal)
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Based in England and able to work remotely within the UK with occasional office visits (London)
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Proven experience in UK payroll, with additional exposure to European payrolls (preferably Spain, Netherlands, or France) considered a strong advantage.
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Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (e.g. Workday, ADP, Dayforce)
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Interest in developing deeper knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance
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Additional European language skills (Dutch, French or Spanish)
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Full remote contract
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Home Office Allowance (up to £500)
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Holiday: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
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Wellness: Private Healthcare
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Life Insurance
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Learning & Development: We promote continuous learning and support role-aligned development opportunities, with access to a complimentary LinkedIn Learning licence.
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Pension: Mitek contributes with 6% of your base salary and you contribute with 3%.
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Key team members
Susan Repo
Charles Herel
Michael Diamond
David Andrews
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