International Payroll Specialist

About Horizons

At Horizons, were building the infrastructure to power borderless teams. By handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance, our technology enables businesses to hire anyone anywhere compliantly at the push of a button.

If youre interested in adding to our vision of enabling people to work in dream jobs, for every company, and from anywhere in the world, apply now!

Were committed to building a global, diverse team representing different and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, or disability. Being a Horizoneer means being part of a growing, international family.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an International Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic Global Payroll team. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in international payroll operations, with handson experience in coordinating with incountry providers and a strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and review monthly payrolls across multiple countries.
• Collaborate closely with incountry payroll vendors to ensure compliance with local tax, labor, and social security regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for payrollrelated matters in North America and support other regions as needed.
• Validate and reconcile payroll reports, statutory filings, and payment instructions.
• Maintain uptodate knowledge of changes in legislation in key markets (e.g., Netherlands, Spain, USA, etc.).
• Provide payroll insights and reporting to internal stakeholders (Finance, HR, Compliance).
• Partner with crossfunctional teams (HR, Legal, Accounting) to streamline processes and support global expansion.
• Ensure timely and accurate endofyear tax reporting and audits.
• Drive process improvements and participate in system implementations or enhancements.

• Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll processing, with at least 3 years focused on North American regions.
  • Indepth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements in North American countries.
  • Experience with incountry payroll processes in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, or other jurisdictions is a strong advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex data sets.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
  • Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages spoken in EMEA regions is a plus.
  • Certification in payroll (e.g., CPP, FPC, or equivalent) is preferred but not required.

  • Preferred Competencies:

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), with a keen attention to detail and discipline.

    • Strong decisionmaking and organizational skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and practical solutions.

    • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams, leveraging communication skills, knowledge, and expertise to resolve issues.

    • What its like working at Horizons

      Our service & product. Were a technology company, not an accountancy, payroll provider, recruitment firm or similar. We build a workforce management platform that allows our customers to hire the best talent in minutes, without worrying about compliance, payroll, or HR admin.

      Our amazing team and environment. Working at Horizons means youre working on something very exciting: Allowing every person on the planet to have access to equal opportunities in living a fulfilled work and personal life. We believe in hiring from within and going the extra mile to retain top talent. As the company continues to grow extremely fast, you will be given the opportunity to develop and grow alongside.

      Our benefits and perks. Being a Horizoneer means that you get the benefit of:

      • A competitive salary
      • An asynchronous working environment
      • A RemoteFirst company environment (or Hybrid) based on the nature of the job
      • The ability to work from abroad for a short period of time
      • Growth opportunities within the company
      • We provide all new joiners with the necessary hardware to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed from day one

      • How to apply

        Please fill out the form and upload your CV in a PDF format.

        If you don’t have an uptodate CV but you are still keen to reaching out, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

        Need help? Get in touch with us at: hiring@joinhorizons.com