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Western Europe Payroll Manager (m/f/d) @ SIXT

Lisbon, ptOnsiteFull-timePosted 156 days ago

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About this role

You will take end-to-end responsibility for payroll operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, and Portugal as part of our global Payroll leadership team at SIXT. This role is built for a leader who thrives in deadline-driven environments, brings clarity under pressure, and confidently leads teams through strict regulatory frameworks and constant change. You will operate at the intersection of compliance, people leadership, and operational excellence, ensuring stability while actively shaping the future of payroll delivery across Western Europe. Apply now and join Team Orange

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

You hold full accountability for accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll delivery across Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, UK, and Portugal

You lead, coach, and develop payroll teams while building a culture of ownership, precision, and accountability through peak periods and audits

You serve as the escalation point for complex payroll, tax, social security, and labor law topics across the assigned markets

You drive standardization and continuous improvement while respecting local legal and regulatory requirements together will the other leads in People Financial Management

You partner closely with local HR, Finance, IT, Legal, and external payroll providers to translate complex matters into clear insights for senior management

You lead payroll transformation initiatives including system implementations and vendor transitions while ensuring uninterrupted payroll delivery

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

Leadership You have proven multi-country payroll leadership experience, ideally across Western Europe with strong team development capabilities

Expertise You demonstrate deep knowledge of payroll operations within highly regulated environments and strict compliance frameworks

Resilience You excel at leading teams through pressure, complexity, and transformation while maintaining operational stability

Stakeholder management You possess excellent communication skills and translate technical payroll topics into decision-ready insights for senior leaders

Problem-solving You maintain a structured, risk-aware, and solution-oriented mindset with focus on audit readiness and governance

Languages You are fluent in English while additional European languages are a plus, and experience with ADP Global View advantageous

WHAT WE OFFER

Generous Time Off Enjoy 28 days of vacation, an additional day off for your birthday, and 1 volunteer day per yearWork-Life Balance & Flexibility Benefit from a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, and no dress codeGreat Employee Benefits Access discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride, and SIXT+, along with partner discountsTraining & Development Participate in training programs designed for your personal growth and developmentHealth & Well-being Private health insurance to support your well-beingAdditional Perks Enjoy the Coverflex advantage system to enhance your employee experience About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!

Skills

Human Resources & TrainingManagementAssociateAutomotive

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