Are you an experienced payroll professional with a strong understanding of Europe payroll systems and a passion for technology-driven efficiency? We are seeking a Payroll Specialist, Europe to join our dynamic team. This fast-paced role requires a balance between employee-facing support, internal stakeholder engagement, and third-party vendor management, ensuring excellent service delivery at all times.
This role can be a hybrid based position based close to one of our office locations in either UK, Germany, Poland or Belgium
Key Responsibilities:
Process payroll transactions daily for assigned locations across Europe.
Manage payroll transformation projects, ensuring streamlined processes and compliance.
Ensure accurate processing of Workday transactions and track changes for payroll purposes.
Support Workday rollouts to improve service and enhance efficiencies.
Conduct regular audits to maintain data accuracy and address discrepancies.
Own the customer experience by responding to and resolving payroll-related queries promptly.
Maintain payroll-related benefits records and liaise with suppliers where required.
Provide support for compensation tasks and periodic Workday audits.
Ensure payroll execution and governance across multiple European entities.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, taxation laws, and legislative reporting requirements.
Manage all time data entry, including leave payouts and overtime requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Prepare payroll-related reports and collaborate with Finance for accurate financial records.
What We’re Looking For:
Solid experience in payroll processing and compliance across European countries.
Strong understanding of HR systems, particularly Workday.
Experience in payroll transformation and process optimization.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, and external vendors.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic, international team.
Opportunity to contribute to payroll transformation projects.
If you are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and eager to make an impact in payroll operations, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of our growing team.
Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as a notable part of the package, including paid holidays and vacation time, with additional mention of paid sick leave in some cases. Time-off flexibility is also referenced positively via flexible or “unlimited” PTO for certain roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision insurance are presented as core, standard offerings with broad coverage categories. Health insurance is characterized as reasonably solid in coverage even if not positioned as best-in-class.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available and is repeatedly paired with mention of a company match structure. The match is framed as present but modest compared with richer market alternatives.
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Covetrus specializes in the production and distribution, inventory management, software and prescription management for veterinary care. Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,500 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.








