RithumTM is the world's most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimise operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.
Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimised consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.
Overview
As the
Benefits & Payroll Specialist for EMEA and APAC
you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing and benefits administration across Rithum's international entities in Spain, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. This position requires a strong understanding of international payroll operations and statutory benefits programs, combined with exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of employee experience. You will serve as the regional subject matter expert, collaborating with internal stakeholders including People Operations, Finance, and Legal, as well as external vendors and regulatory agencies to ensure seamless payroll and benefits delivery across all four countries.
Responsibilities
Payroll Operations & Compliance
Own end-to-end payroll processing for Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia, partnering with local payroll providers and leveraging ADP and Woffu to ensure accurate and timely payroll each cycle
Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and integrity across systems
Manage statutory payroll filings in accordance with local regulations,



including UK HMRC, Spain's Seguridad Social, Ireland's PRSA, and Australia's Superannuation requirements
Maintain accurate, audit-ready payroll records, including documentation of processes and controls
Benefits Administration
Administer employee benefits programs across all regions, including health, pension/retirement, life insurance, and statutory benefits, ensuring compliance with local requirements
Support annual benefits renewals, including coordination with vendors, employee communications, and system updates
Manage relationships with local benefits brokers and vendors, serving as the primary operational contact for enrollments, renewals, and issue resolution
Employee Experience & Support
Resolve payroll and benefits inquiries from employees and external partners in a timely, accurate, and professional manner
Support onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll and benefits perspective, ensuring accurate setup and timely processing
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, journal entries, and month-end close activities
Collaborate with People Operations, Legal, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll and benefits delivery across all regions
Systems, Projects & Continuous Improvement
Use AI and automation tools to identify opportunities for improving payroll and benefits processes,



increasing efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Contribute to payroll system integrations and enhancements (e.g., ADP–Woffu), providing regional expertise and testing support
Support payroll and benefits-related projects, process improvements, and scalability initiatives
Stay current on international payroll and employment legislation changes and proactively communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years of international payroll and/or benefits administration experience, with direct hands-on experience in at least two of the following countries: Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, or Australia
Working knowledge of statutory payroll and benefits requirements across EMEA and/or APAC markets, with particular depth in Spain given the size of our employee population there
Experience working with payroll platforms such as CloudPay or similar; comfortable navigating multiple systems simultaneously
Solid understanding of general payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements
Experience managing payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reporting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and present payroll data clearly
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with international teams to ensure payroll and benefits accuracy and efficiency
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of international payroll and benefits experience, with coverage across all four of Rithum's EMEA/APAC regions
Spanish language skills — strongly preferred given Spain is our largest international employee population
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📌 Benefits & Payroll Specialist, Emea & Apac (Málaga)
🏢 Rithum
📍 Málaga