Payroll Systems Specialist

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Role Overview

The Payroll Systems Specialist delivers and improves the systems that support global payroll. The role coordinates new-country implementations and internal payroll and T&A system migrations, develops integrations and automation, and supports the selection and deployment of technological solutions supporting the team. It connects Payroll, People systems, Finance and Technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

- Support planning and delivering payroll-system implementations for new countries and migrations for existing payrolls.

- Translate payroll and compliance requirements into configuration, data mappings, workflows and control requirements.

- Coordinate data preparation, validation, user acceptance testing, cutover and post-launch stabilisation.

- Design and maintain integrations between payroll, HR and Finance teams/systems using secure files, APIs or middleware.

- Manage system defects, vendor escalations, release impacts and the prioritised payroll-systems roadmap.

- Maintain data-quality checks, access controls, change documentation and evidence needed for audit-ready processes.

- Identify and deliver automation opportunities that reduce manual work, improve control and make payroll operations more scalable.

- Support the assessment and deployment of third-party systems, including requirements, testing and operational handover.

- Create system documentation and training materials for users.

- Leverage existing systems, tools and AI to develop independent process workflows.

Key Qualifications & Experience

Must-have requirements:

- 5 or more years of experience in payroll systems, payroll technology or payroll implementation work.

- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and the data needed for multi-country payroll.

- Experience with requirements, configuration, data migration, testing, cutover and post-launch support.

- Working knowledge of system integrations, including APIs, secure file interfaces and data mapping.

- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, vendors, dependencies and delivery deadlines.

- Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills, with careful handling of sensitive employee data.

- Clear communication with payroll specialists, People teams, Finance, engineers and external providers.

Preferred qualifications:

- Hands-on experience with payroll system implementations or migrations.

- Experience with HRIS and ERP integrations, payroll accounting interfaces or identity and access controls.

- Basic SQL, API troubleshooting or low-code automation experience.

Competencies & Behavioural Traits

- Structured delivery with clear ownership of requirements, decisions and open issues.

- Curiosity about how payroll processes and system behaviour interact.

- Practical problem solving and early escalation of delivery or control risks.

- Careful testing and documentation before production changes.

- Collaborative communication across operational and technical teams.

Benefits & Perks:

- Competitive compensation