GlobalPayrollOperationsPartner(m/f/d)

Allow us to introduce ourselves Hello there! We’re Appinio, a global market research company that combines an AI-powered insights platform with expert consultancy. On a mission to make the world a little more fact-based, we help companies understand how consumers think and make smarter decisions. We started out in Hamburg back in 2014, but we’re now humbled to call the world our playground, with over 260 employees spread across 13 countries (we’re remote-first), 2600+ international clients, delivering research from +190 markets, globally. Want to be a part of the Appinio movement? 🚀 Here at Appinio, we value transparency in our recruitment process, and we've created a blog to share what to expect during each step of our journey together: here Your mission as a Global Payroll Operations Partner We are looking for a tech-savvy, and proactive Global Payroll Operations Partner (m/f/d) to join our People Team and ensure our global workforce is supported by a world-class payroll engine. As our Global Payroll Operations Partner, you'll turn the end-to-end (preparatory) payroll process across our international entities - adhering to local regulations and deadlines - into a seamless, "prime" experience for every Appinio team member. You'll build smarter, more scalable processes and systems to support continued successful growth. A few words about the team Our People Team operates with a product mindset. We value transparency, collaboration, and true partnership with our stakeholders. Rather than ticking off task lists, we focus on understanding customer needs, driving adoption, and delivering meaningful outcomes. We are trusted partners to the business, advocates for our employees, and pragmatic, business-savvy solution builders - always aiming to improve how people experience Appinio. What you’ll be doing Global payroll ownership: Drive the preparatory payroll process for all international entities (Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Portugal, UK, and Netherlands), ensuring