Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.We are seeking a dynamic and empathetic Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations for Europe and the Middle East. This role is crucial in ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery, championing the employee experience, managing partnerships with external payroll service providers, and identifying areas for process improvement. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Global Payments and collaborate closely with the HR and People Operations teams.What you'll do: <ul style=""><li>Lead a team of payroll professionals, investing in their training and development and providing feedback that helps them grow.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end payroll operations across 20+ countries in Europe and the Middle East, ensuring full compliance with local laws and tax regulations.</li><li>Analyze and improve current payroll processes, identifying opportunities for automation, integration, and standardization.</li><li>Collaborate with HR Operations on researching and answering employee payroll queries, while providing timely, clear, and compassionate support.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to integrate systems, resolve issues, improve internal controls, and streamline workflows.</li><li>Oversee relationships with payroll service providers, ensuring data accuracy, service level adherence, and seamless delivery.</li><li>Maintain thorough documentation of payroll policies and procedures, staying current with changes in relevant legislation.</li><li>Lead or support payroll-related audits, both internal and external.</li><li>Act as the primary escalation point for payroll issues, audits, tax inquiries, and regulatory changes across EMEA.</li></ul>About you:<ul style=""><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills</li><li>Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, Cloudpay)</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll compliance, reviews, and controls</li><li>7+ years of payroll experience in a multi-country environment, including knowledge of European payroll regulations, local tax regimes, social security, and GDPR/privacy requirements; experience with cross-regional implications (e.g., UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Nordics, etc.) is a plus.</li></ul><ul style=""><li>Ability to collaborate across teams and international time zones</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field</li></ul>#LI-REMOTE#LI-TG1If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email <a href="mailto:recruiting-operations@li.me">recruiting-operations@li.me</a> for assistance.

SMART MOBILITY FOR THE MODERN WORLD:
Lime is founded on a simple idea that all communities deserve access to smart, affordable mobility.
Through the equitable distribution of shared scooters, bikes and transit vehicles, we aim to reduce dependence on personal automobiles for short distance transportation and leave future generations with a cleaner, healthier planet.

Payroll Manager, EMEA

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.We are seeking a dynamic and empathetic Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations for Europe and the Middle East. This role is crucial in ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery, championing the employee experience, managing partnerships with external payroll service providers, and identifying areas for process improvement. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Global Payments and collaborate closely with the HR and People Operations teams.What you'll do: <ul><li>Lead a team of payroll professionals, investing in their training and development and providing feedback that helps them grow.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end payroll operations across 20+ countries in Europe and the Middle East, ensuring full compliance with local laws and tax regulations.</li><li>Analyze and improve current payroll processes, identifying opportunities for automation, integration, and standardization.</li><li>Collaborate with HR Operations on researching and answering employee payroll queries, while providing timely, clear, and compassionate support.</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, and IT teams to integrate systems, resolve issues, improve internal controls, and streamline workflows.</li><li>Oversee relationships with payroll service providers, ensuring data accuracy, service level adherence, and seamless delivery.</li><li>Maintain thorough documentation of payroll policies and procedures, staying current with changes in relevant legislation.</li><li>Lead or support payroll-related audits, both internal and external.</li><li>Act as the primary escalation point for payroll issues, audits, tax inquiries, and regulatory changes across EMEA.</li></ul>About you:<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills</li><li>Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, Cloudpay)</li><li>Strong understanding of payroll compliance, reviews, and controls</li><li>7+ years of payroll experience in a multi-country environment, including knowledge of European payroll regulations, local tax regimes, social security, and GDPR/privacy requirements; experience with cross-regional implications (e.g., UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Nordics, etc.) is a plus.</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to collaborate across teams and international time zones</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field</li></ul>#LI-REMOTE#LI-TG1If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.&nbsp;Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruiting-operations@li.me">recruiting-operations@li.me</a>&nbsp;for assistance.&nbsp;

Payroll Manager, EMEA

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