Remote Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist (m/f/d)

About RoomPriceGenie

Founded in 2017, RoomPriceGenie is dedicated to helping hoteliers around the globe achieve optimal pricing. We understand that many small hotels face challenges with digitalization, making their operations increasingly complex and often resulting in lost revenue. This is where we come in!

We have developed a powerful solution that enables hotels to set the right prices in just seconds. Our state-of-the-art algorithm analyzes both internal hotel data and market trends to recommend pricing strategies that enhance revenue and improve booking rates.

With customers spanning the globe—from the USA and Canada to Iceland, South Africa, China, Slovenia, Italy, and the UK—RoomPriceGenie has made a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry, and our clients love the results.

Now, we are excited to expand our customer base and spread the word about how we can support hoteliers in optimizing their pricing strategies. We invite you to join us on this journey! We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds to enrich our team and drive innovation.

Your Role

We’re looking for a Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of payroll across our fully remote, international team. You’ll be the go-to person for everything payroll-related, overseeing processing through Deel, resolving issues, and keeping things accurate, compliant, and on time.

This role involves close collaboration with Deel, Finance, and HR to manage payroll across multiple countries, maintain compliance, support benefits administration, and ensure data accuracy. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy solving operational puzzles, this role will suit you well. Key Responsibilities include:

Global Payroll Operations

Oversee payroll processing across all countries in Deel, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local requirements.

Gather and verify payroll data each cycle, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, salary adjustments, leave, and deductions.

Review preliminary and final payroll reports from Deel, investigate discrepancies, and secure necessary approvals.

Coordinate with Finance to make sure statutory payments such as taxes, pensions, and social contributions in line with local obligations.

Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll data and support month-end and year-end processes.

Deliver the FTE report for each month-end.

Maintain payroll calendars, cutoffs, and approval workflows, keeping stakeholders informed.

Support internal and external audits by maintaining organised, accurate payroll records.

Deel Platform, Compliance & Data Management

Act as the main point of contact for Deel, managing day-to-day operations and resolving system or payroll issues promptly.

Maintain accurate and confidential employee and pay data within Deel, ensuring records are always current and compliant.

Partner with Deel, HR, Finance, and Legal to stay aligned on local employment laws, tax obligations, and compliance requirements across all countries.

Monitor system updates and legal changes, updating internal processes and documentation as needed.

Maintain clear audit trails, ensure accurate reporting, and adhere to data privacy standards in accordance with the GDPR.

Support payroll and compliance setup for new entities or EOR transitions.

Benefits Administration

Manage benefits through Deel, including enrollments, renewals, and changes across multiple regions.

Coordinate with Deel and local vendors on health insurance, pensions, and statutory benefit programs.

Track benefit eligibility, participation, and costs, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Partner with HR and Finance to review benefit renewals and monitor expenditure.

Provide clear and timely responses to employee inquiries about benefits.

Employee Support & Continuous Improvement

Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, and benefits quickly and professionally.

Identify recurring issues and work to improve efficiency and consistency in payroll processes.

Produce regular payroll and benefits reports for HR and Finance.

Seek opportunities to simplify and automate tasks, enhance accuracy, and improve the overall employee experience.

Your Profile

5+ years of experience managing multi-country payroll operations, ideally in a SaaS or remote-first company.

Hands-on experience with Deel, Remote, Papaya Global, or similar global payroll platforms.

Strong understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, and statutory benefits across regions (EMEA, Americas, or APAC).

Proven experience managing external vendors and resolving complex payroll matters.

Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and accountability.

Clear communication skills and comfort working across global teams and time zones.

Degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.

You have C2-level proficiency in English.

You are currently based in Europe or within a similar CET timezone.

What We Offer at RoomPriceGenie

At RoomPriceGenie, we don’t just offer jobs; we offer an adventure! Join us in an exciting startup atmosphere where you can grow your career while changing the world for tens of thousands of independent hoteliers. Our global and diverse team is fueled by passion and a shared mission. We thrive in a culture that’s all about transparency, respect, and making a real impact together.

Here’s what you can expect when you become part of our Genie family:

Remote-First Model: You can work flexibly from anywhere. At the same time, we support co-working and you’re of course welcome to work from our offices in Mannheim, Berlin, or Sydney whenever you like.

One Team, One Vision, One Goal: We’re in this together! Our Genies are laser-focused on our mission, collaborating to make magic happen. It’s no wonder we score a stellar 9.3 from our team members!

Epic Team Gatherings: Every year, we bring our global crew together for a week of networking, brainstorming, and fun. Plus, enjoy regular hangouts in our offices to keep the camaraderie alive.

Growth and Development: We’re all about lifelong learning! Level up your skills with personal and professional development opportunities. You’ll even snag up to three extra days off each year to focus on your growth.

5 Years? 5 Weeks! Stick with us, and we’ll reward your loyalty. After five years, you’ll earn an incredible five weeks of bonus vacation time to recharge and explore the world.

Birthday Celebrations: It’s your day, so take it off! Celebrate your birthday the way you want, guilt-free.

Flexible Hours: We get it—life happens! We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your work and personal life seamlessly.

Wellbeing Matters: Your mental health is a top priority. Every Genie gets access to Headspace, the leading meditation app, to help you cultivate a happier, healthier, and more zen life.

BetterHelp Support: We also offer BetterHelp, a professional online therapy and counseling platform, giving you additional support whenever you need it.

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