HR Payroll Specialist

About Zone & Co
Zone is reinventing the way companies approach back-office excellence, empowering finance leaders and their teams to scale and thrive in today's dynamic business landscape. Our highly flexible platform enhances out-of-the-box ERP capabilities, offering maximum visibility and control over company operations. From complex billing & revenue recognition to AP automation and advanced FP&A reporting, Zone's unified platform integrates seamlessly with leading ERP software, adapting precisely to evolving needs. Trusted by over 3,000 customers worldwide, Zone & Co is committed to delivering real-world solutions that deliver tangible results for its customers. Headquartered in Boston, MA, with hubs across Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia, we're dedicated to shaping the future of enterprise back-office management.
For more information, please visit: www.zoneandco.com or follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/zoneandco.
Position Summary
As an HR Payroll Specialist, your primary responsibilities will center on HRIS management and payroll processing, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant operations. You will also support additional HR functions as needed, such as recruitment, fostering company culture, managing vendor and contract relationships, and contributing to engagement initiatives alongside the HR Strategy team.
This role is ideal for a professional with a strong foundation in HR technology and payroll, combined with a passion for creating innovative, people-first HR solutions.
Essential Position Functions

• Payroll and Benefits
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations
• Provide guidance on EMEA pension schemes

• HRIS Management and Optimization
• Lead the management and improvement of our HRIS platforms
• Develop strategies to enhance efficiency, data accuracy and process improvement
• Configure HRIS modules to meet evolving business needs
• Generate reports and analytics to inform HR strategy
• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to execute effective recruitment strategies
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle
• Implement innovative sourcing techniques
• Ensure onboarding immerses new hires in our culture
• Culture and Engagement
• Implement programs promoting employee engagement and well-being
• Support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor for employee inquiries

Requirements
Qualifications

• Proven experience in progressive HR within a dynamic, global tech environment
• Exceptional written and spoken English
• Strong experience in payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• In-depth knowledge of Czech employment requirements
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Advanced expertise in HRIS platforms, experience using BambooHR a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail paired with a mindset for continuous improvement
• Skilled in managing the full recruitment cycle
• High cultural intelligence and ability to collaborate across diverse, remote teams
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment
• Committed to ongoing learning and staying attuned to the latest HR tech and trends

Benefits
As a fully remote company, we prioritize flexibility, balance, and personal accountability. At Zone, our benefits are designed to enrich your life beyond the workplace. Recognizing that work is just a part of your overall life experience, we are dedicated to providing robust support so that you can bring your best self to work.
Zone and Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Zone & Co is committed to building an equitable, inclusive, and supportive place for you to do some of the greatest work of your career.