Payroll Specialist (Junior/Mid Level)

Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) is a global leader in digital & biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions. Our verified identity platform and advanced image capture solutions are built on the latest advancements in biometric recognition, artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning, and trusted by over 7,500 organizations worldwide. We are headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Visit us at www.miteksystems.com.

At Mitek, we believe that teams are more resilient, effective, and innovative when they benefit from a wide range of ideas, lived experiences, and perspectives. The strength of our organization is deeply rooted in the people who power it.​
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We know that a workforce reflecting the richness of our communities and customers helps us better serve their needs. These lived experiences influence our decisions, shape our products, services, and help us grow with intention. When it comes to talent, our goal is clear: to discover exceptional individuals and to ensure they discover us. We prioritize drive, skill, experience, and ambition in everything we do for our clients.

We are Virtual 1st! Whether you choose to work remotely from your home office or in-person from one of Mitek’s offices, our practices, processes and tools are designed to enable your success. At Mitek, the Future of Work is about flexibility and preference wherever and whenever we are working.

Summary

Mitek is looking for a motivated Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across Europe, partnering closely with our US teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational payroll experience who is keen to grow and further develop their expertise in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple countries including the US, UK, France, Netherlands, Spain and Mexico. You will support payroll activities for 1–2 countries, working closely with Payroll Managers, People Operations, and external payroll vendors.

We are looking for someone with solid payroll knowledge who is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements and help enhance the overall payroll experience for employees.

What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities): :
Payroll Support & Coordination

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Support the preparation and processing of payroll data in partnership with external payroll vendors

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Review payroll inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy and completeness

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Assist in validating employee data, including changes, deductions, and statutory requirements

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Help resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner

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Support payroll audits and compliance activities, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

Vendor Management & Collaboration

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Work closely with external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll operations

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Monitor vendor performance and flag any discrepancies or issues

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Collaborate with People Operations and Finance teams to ensure accurate data flow

Process Improvement & Administration

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Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and data accuracy

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Support documentation of payroll procedures and updates

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Assist in implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience

Who You Are (Soft Skills & Attributes): :
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to manage stakeholder queries effectively

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Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities

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Proactive and eager to learn, with a continuous improvement mindset

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Clear and confident communicator, able to explain payroll matters in a simple way

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Team player with a collaborative approach

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Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

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Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

What You’ll Need (Required Knowledge, Technical Skills & Abilities): :
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2–4 years of payroll experience (in-house or working with external payroll vendors)

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Good understanding of payroll processes and principles

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Experience with multi-country payroll environments

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Experience working with payroll vendors or third-party providers is highly desirable

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Advanced Excel and strong MS Office skills (including formulas, data validation, lookups, and data handling) — these are essential for success in the role and will be assessed during the interview process

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Fluency in English (written and verbal)

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Based in England and able to work remotely within the UK with occasional office visits (London)

What Would be Nice (Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities): :
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Proven experience in UK payroll, with additional exposure to European payrolls (preferably Spain, Netherlands, or France) considered a strong advantage.

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Experience with HRIS or payroll systems (e.g. Workday, ADP, Dayforce)

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Interest in developing deeper knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance

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Additional European language skills (Dutch, French or Spanish)

What We Provide (Benefits): :
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Full remote contract

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Home Office Allowance (up to £500)

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Holiday: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays

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Wellness: Private Healthcare

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Life Insurance

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Learning & Development: We promote continuous learning and support role-aligned development opportunities, with access to a complimentary LinkedIn Learning licence.

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Pension: Mitek contributes with 6% of your base salary and you contribute with 3%.

We take pride in enabling career growth in an environment of innovation and teamwork. Our commitment to all Mitekians is to do meaningful work that matters.
Our culture is defined by delivering our best to our customers by providing high value solutions and impactful outcomes, by continuously challenging convention, and by caring for each other through collaboration and celebrating our successes. We are committed to creating competitive, equitable compensation & benefits programs and career development opportunities.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in Mitek. We know your time is valuable and look forward to the potential of speaking with you further!