Associate Manager Payroll and Employee Benefits Finance

Masabi

About Us_ // At Masabi, we’re driving the fare payment revolution, powering the journeys of millions all over the world. We build fare collection platforms that allow riders to seamlessly buy and present tickets for public transport either on their mobile phones, from a ticket machine, or even by tapping their bank card to travel.  Our Justride platform is used in over 250 locations globally, including some of the largest cities in the world. With our industry-first mobile ticketing SDK, we’ve partnered with large players in the transport space, including Uber, Moovit and Transit.  Your own journey is important to us too. Choosing a role here means joining a network of innovators from all walks of life; a group of passionate individuals who consistently deliver. Here, you’ll find the tools you need to build the career you want. Whether you’re taking the direct route or trying a new path, we’ll support you no matter what.  THE ROLE_ // We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Expenses Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be the backbone of our day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processing, managing employee expense platforms, and maintaining accurate financial compliance. As an Specialist, you will act as a key point of contact for employee queries regarding payroll and expenses, ensuring our global team is supported efficiently. You will bring a hands-on approach to data integrity, cross-departmental collaboration, and process efficiency, ensuring our foundational finance functions run smoothly and scalably. LOCATION_ // This role is available in a fully remote model for candidates based in Romania. RESPONSIBILITIES_ Payroll Management & Administration * Apply necessary payroll changes to relevant platforms to ensure data is ready for review and approval by the Employer of Record (EOR) across multiple jurisdictions (UK, USA, PASSENGER, EOR, RO). * Act as the primary payroll cover to ensure continuity of business operations. * Prepare pension files and handle the monthly management of AXA benefits when they are processed through payroll. * Lead the creation, administration, and internal communication regarding P11D forms, and assist with PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) data collection. * Act as the go-to contact for all employee payroll-related questions. Expense & Platform Management * Oversee expense processing across Expensify, EOR platforms, and Navan. * Monitor and track company policy allowances, approving expenses in strict accordance with internal guidelines. * Input and update project codes and manager assignments within Expensify, actively seeking manager approvals when required. * Manage financial coding, including accurate processing of VAT. * Generate and distribute Navan utilization and expense reporting. * Resolve everyday employee queries regarding the expense process. Corporate Cards & Supplier Payments * Collate, review, and track expenses on behalf of company credit card users, managing monthly communications and chasing cardholders for outstanding or completed reports. * Manage credit card accruals and correct VAT codes upon receipt of material evidence. * Prepare supplier aging reports and the weekly payment run for review by the Financial Controlling Associate. Tax, Audit & Compliance Support * Collate tax documentation and expense data to support international operations (e.g. Romania tax compliance). * Support our auditors with data across your areas of responsibility. ABOUT YOU_ // We’re looking for someone with a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, with experience in the following areas: * A baseline conceptual understanding of UK payroll (cycles, pension preparation, payrolled benefits admin, etc.), including employee and employer National Insurance, tax, and benefits processed via P11Ds. Direct hands-on payroll processing experience is not necessarily required. * Comfortable navigating and managing tools like Expensify, Navan, or equivalent EOR/expense tracking software, along with working comfort in Excel or Google Sheets. * Attention to detail, particularly around VAT coding, policy compliance, and data reconciliation. * Regular day-to-day use of AI tools, with a habit of questioning and verifying AI-generated output rather than accepting it at face value. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and support employees with empathy and clarity. SOME OF OUR BENEFITS_ * 25 days holiday per year plus the Christmas Shutdown (another 3-4 days) * Premium medical care via Regina Maria * Regular social gatherings with a monthly allowance for each employee * Up to €1000 training budget per year * €200 to spend on your home office * €24 to spend on monthly team building activities * Choice of workstation * Ability to work for up to 3 months per year from any country in the world Careers at Masabi are for people going places - driven by a mission to make transit fair and accessible for all. // We are a network of innovators from all walks of life, passionate about making a difference. At Masabi, we operate with openness and trust, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole, authentic selves to work. Whoever you are, just be yourself. // We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled and neurodivergent people, and can make adjustments at any stage of the process. You’re also welcome to share your pronouns whenever you feel comfortable. Together, we simplify journeys, remove barriers, and improve daily life for millions. Why Join Masabi? * Driven by Purpose – We believe in journeys made simple. The work isn’t always easy, but the best things never are. * Encouraged to Accelerate – Masabi is going places and our people are in the driving seat. Whether you’re taking the direct route or exploring new paths, we support your journey. * Advancing with Empathy – We put people first and foster a culture of learning, not blame. No matter your cargo, we share the load. We’re already powering journeys - are you ready to join us?

Tripadvisor

People Operations Lead, Poland   About Tripadvisor  The Tripadvisor Group connects people to experiences worth sharing, and aims to be the world’s most trusted source for travel and experiences. We leverage our brands, technology, and capabilities to connect our global audience with partners through rich content, travel guidance, and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants, and other travel categories. The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP), include a portfolio of travel brands and businesses, including Tripadvisor, Viator, and TheFork.   Role Purpose At Tripadvisor Group, our People Operations team is focused on building a transparent, collaborative, and high-performing employee experience. This role will translate global business priorities into practical, localized people processes and  strategies that support our growing Kraków hub and broader technical organization. This role is both strategic and hands-on. The successful candidate will serve as Tripadvisor’s senior local People Operations leader in Poland, acting as a trusted advisor to local business leaders, global People teams, and cross-functional partners while ensuring operational excellence and compliance with Polish employment law. Role Overview Tripadvisor is establishing Poland as a key hub for our global engineering and technical teams. We are seeking a pragmatic, highly autonomous HR leader who can build, execute, and scale people practices in a fast-moving environment. This is a broad, generalist role with significant individual contributor responsibility. This role will own local HR operations, employee relations, compliance, workforce enablement, and site culture initiatives, while partnering equally closely with global Centers of Excellence (including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Legal, Payroll, and People Systems) and local senior leadership onsite to ensure Group consistency.  The ideal candidate is low-ego, execution-oriented, and comfortable moving between strategic advisory work and hands-on operational problem solving. They will bring deep Polish HR expertise, strong stakeholder judgment, and the ability to operate effectively with remote leadership and minimal day-to-day oversight. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will be equally adept at partnering with both local leadership and global HR Centers of Excellence. Job Location: Hybrid This role is a hybrid position that requires 1-2 days per week in our Krakow office What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities Local HR Leadership & Strategic Partnering * Serve as the senior People Operations partner for Tripadvisor’s Poland-based employees and leaders, with a particular focus on the Kraków technology hub. * Act as a trusted advisor to local business leaders and global People Operations teams, balancing business priorities with enterprise-wide people strategy. * Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, team effectiveness, employee engagement, performance management, and talent development. * Partner with leaders to identify and address people-related risks, including employee burnout, retention challenges, manager capability gaps, and organizational change impacts. * Support the continued maturation of the Kraków site by strengthening local culture, operating practices, and employee experience. Polish Employment Law, Compliance & Risk Management * Serve as Tripadvisor’s primary subject matter expert on Polish employment law and HR compliance, in partnership with legal counsel. * Advise managers, People Operations, Legal, Finance, and G&A stakeholders on local employment matters before decisions are made, including terminations, notice periods, disciplinary processes, non-competes, working time, leaves of absence, and employment documentation. * Ensure local HR processes are compliant with the Polish Labour Code, ZUS requirements, and applicable employment regulations. * Partner with Legal and external advisors to monitor legislative changes and brief global People stakeholders on relevant updates before they take effect. * Proactively audit local policies, documentation, and practices to maintain readiness for Labour Inspectorate inspections and other compliance reviews. * Localize global HR policies and programs to ensure they are practical, compliant, and culturally appropriate for Poland. People Operations Execution * Own day-to-day People Operations delivery for Poland, serving as the accessible local HR point of contact for employees and managers. * Resolve employee and manager questions directly and efficiently, reducing unnecessary escalation through global or vendor channels, while also encouraging and influencing the use of the employee portal for self-service answers. * Handle sensitive employee relations matters with discretion, sound judgment, cultural awareness, and in-person trust where needed. * Execute and continuously improve employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, contract administration, benefits enrollment, employee documentation, and employment certificates. * Manage offer logistics and pre-employment documentation for Poland-based candidates in partnership with Talent Acquisition. * Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and scale local HR workflows while maintaining a strong employee experience. Payroll, Benefits & Vendor Coordination * Provide any needed data to centralized Payroll team. * Support centralized HR COEs in compliance requirements related to payroll, ZUS, benefits, and employee records, working hands-on where needed until scalable processes are fully established. * Partner with Total Rewards and Finance on salary reviews, compensation frameworks, local benefits, and market benchmarking for Kraków and other Poland-based roles as needed. Talent, Performance & Workforce Enablement * Support managers through performance management, talent review, employee development, internal mobility, and progression processes. * Help managers navigate employee performance in a way that is both legally compliant and aligned with Tripadvisor’s values. * Roll out global People programs locally, including performance reviews, engagement surveys, learning initiatives, manager enablement, and cultural transformation efforts. * Adapt global program timing, messaging, and delivery where required by Polish law, market expectations, or local business context. HR Data, Systems & Analytics * Use Workday and other People systems to execute local HR workflows accurately and efficiently. * Using Visier, leverage HR data and analytics to provide insights on headcount, turnover, engagement, retention, organizational health, and workforce trends. * Use GenAI, to improve productivity, decision quality, and operational efficiency while understanding their limitations and risks. Operating Principles The successful candidate will embody Tripadvisor’s execution-oriented culture and demonstrate the following behaviors: Execution Is Our Edge * Take ownership from strategy through execution, ensuring work is completed with urgency, accuracy, and accountability. * Prioritize practical action over excessive analysis, while applying sound judgment to risk, compliance, and stakeholder impact. * Finish what can be completed today and maintain momentum on complex cross-functional work. No Problem Is Someone Else’s Problem * Own People Operations processes end to end, even when work crosses teams, functions, or geographies. * Navigate ambiguity, remove blockers, and know when to push with diplomacy versus when to build consensus. * Act as a reliable partner to senior stakeholders in Kraków and across the global organization. Low-Ego, High-Trust Leadership * Build trust through transparency, consistency, discretion, and follow-through. * Operate with humility and pragmatism, whether advising senior leaders or solving day-to-day administrative issues. * Work collaboratively across cultures, time zones, and functions while maintaining strong local accountability. AI-Forward, Judgment-Led * Use modern tools, including GenAI, to increase productivity, improve workflows, and enhance problem solving. * Apply clear judgment around data privacy, legal sensitivity, employee confidentiality, and the limits of automation. Skills & Experience  * 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a senior HR Business Partner, People Operations, or HR leadership role. * Deep, practical knowledge of Polish employment law, HR compliance, and local labor practices. * Experience supporting technology, engineering, e-commerce, travel, or other high-growth global organizations strongly preferred. * Proven track record of equally partnering with local leadership and centralized HR teams, many of which are not based in Poland * Demonstrated ability to operate independently with remote leadership and limited day-to-day supervision. * Strong generalist HR capability across employee relations, compliance, performance management, compensation partnership, employee lifecycle operations, and organizational design. * Proven ability to advise senior leaders while also executing hands-on operational work. * Full professional fluency in Polish and English. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across local and global teams. * Practical experience using Workday for HR workflows, reporting, and employee data management. * Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive employee matters. * Comfort operating in a hybrid, global-first environment with evolving processes and priorities. Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Tripadvisor’s presence in Poland and help build a critical hub for our global technical organization. This role will have a broad and meaningful scope, influence global People strategy, and build scalable practices that support both local employees and the wider business. This role is ideal for a senior HR leader who wants to combine strategic influence with hands-on impact in a growing, globally connected environment. What We Offer  * Competitive compensation packages (routinely benchmarked against the latest industry data), including base salary and annual bonuses * “Work your way” with flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Tripadvisor Group takes a remote-friendly approach to collaboration across a worldwide team, with the option to join on-site as often as you’d like or as required by your team. * Flexible schedule. Work-life balance is ingrained in our culture by design. Trust and accountability make it work. * Donation matching. Give back? Give more! We match qualifying charitable donations annually. * Tuition assistance. Want to level up your career? We love to hear it! Receive annual support for qualified programs. * Lifestyle benefit. An annual benefit to spend on yourself. Use it on travel, wellness, or whatever suits you. * Travel perks. We believe that travel is employee development, so we provide discounts and more. * Employee assistance program. We’re here for you with resources and programs to help you through life’s challenges. * Health benefits. We offer great coverage and competitive premiums. * Generous referral scheme. Help us grow and be rewarded with generous awards for referring successful candidates.   Our Cultural Pillars: Traveler first We exist to create value for our customer, the traveler. We enable our suppliers and partners to unlock this value. Their collective behaviors and insights are what drives us.  Execution is our edge We act fast, experiment, learn from failure, iterate, and improve the solutions of tomorrow across every aspect of our business. Our execution is agile, data-driven, prioritised, and built to scale. We assume no problem is someone else’s problem and finish what can be done today, knowing tomorrow will bring fresh challenges.  We succeed together The best outcomes are driven by empathic, humble, and diverse subject matter experts working toward shared goals. We collaborate relentlessly, challenge assumptions, give actionable feedback, and set each other up for success through empowered teams with a clear charter. We transparently take ownership of our growth, individually and as a team. We celebrate the quality of our effort, our learnings, and our collective achievements.   We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at AccessibleRecruiting@tripadvisor.com. If you have any additional questions about careers at Tripadvisor you can email us at recruitment@tripadvisor.com. We have all the answers!     #LI-AH1

Databricks

GAQ327R188 Mission Databricks’ Finance team is looking for an experienced and proactive global stock plan administrator to assist with the development and scaling of a world-class equity program. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Manager of Stock Administration and be responsible for hands-on, end-to-end administration of Datbricks’s global equity plans on Shareworks Private Market solution (including but not limited to options, RSUs and warrants). The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of private and public company experience and be exceptionally organized, responsible, detail-oriented, and resourceful. Responsibilities: * Administer the company’s equity plans for all employees globally. * Work closely with the internal tax and payroll team regarding global plan management, including tax withholding, compliance, and related matters. * Process and manage all stock transactions for the global workforce and tax payments associated with each transaction. * Provide a superior level of customer service to employees, management, and others. * Support employee understanding of equity awards, and company programs, and policies by providing live and recorded presentations to new and existing employees. * Assist the Stock Admin Manager in working with inside and outside counsel to monitor global compliance developments for our global stock plan. * Perform data entry and manage daily and cyclical stock administration processes for grants, stock option exercises, terminations, and leaves using Shareworks private company platform. * Understand and have working knowledge and experience in the application of accounting rules associated with stock-based compensation (ASC-718). * Prepare monthly reconciliations of option grants, exercises, RSU releases, grant cancellations, and outstanding share balances. * Assist the Stock Admin Manager with global reporting requirements to ensure compliance with each jurisdiction’s rules and regulations. * Prepare custom reports and reconciliations to assist in the review of equity and transaction data. * Assist in providing supporting documents for internal/external SOX auditors and respond accurately, thoroughly, and timely to requests for data. * Perform other duties and ad hoc requests as requested. * Maintain an effective partnership with internal Legal, Finance, Tax, Payroll, and PeopleOps. Qualifications * 6+ years of relevant experience in the administration of global equity plans (ideally for both private and publicly traded U.S. companies). Bachelor’s degree required, CEP Level III, or equivalent certification preferred/ minimum of CEP Level I required. * Strong working knowledge of stock plans and various equity award types. * General understanding of equity taxation. * An expert in the use of Shareworks and Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups). * Track record of effectively collaborating with cross-functional groups (e.g., Finance, Legal, Accounting, Payroll, HR). * Demonstrated experience working directly with Shareworks and other major third-party equity software systems and brokerage firms. * Workday experience. * Demonstrated analytical abilities and Excel skills. About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region click here. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.