Payroll Specialist Europe

The role

The European Payroll Specialist supports accurate and compliant payroll operations across multiple European countries. This role involves working with HR, Finance, external providers, and employees to ensure timely payroll execution.

What you will do

• Support end-to-end payroll process for multiple European countries.
• Gather, validate, maintain, and upload payroll data.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile results to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, calendars, and checklists.
• Support compliance with local payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory reporting.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and internal HR, Finance, and Benefits teams.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, reports, and month-end documentation.
• Participate in payroll projects, system implementations, and upgrades.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of experience with European payroll processes.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, or employment regulations in one or more European countries.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Nice to have

• Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, or time and attendance systems.
• Additional European language skills.
• Experience working in a multinational environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

Before you apply

• A background check may be required during the hiring process.

About the company

Lucid creates mobility experiences through proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.