Payroll Specialist

Are you looking to be part of a strategic, innovative project that focuses on excellence and delivering real value to clients? The Lisbon Regional Delivery Center (Lisbon Center) is a WTW hub of excellence that supports our operational and consulting teams across the United Kingdom and Western Europe, helping them grow, simplify, and transform the way they work.

With more than 15 years of experience and over 400 colleagues, the Lisbon Center partners closely with consultants, software developers, business specialists, and global teams across WTW.

This person will support an accurate and timely payroll process, interacting with the payroll provider, HR team, managers and employees, ensuring the correct compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect in time the data to be processed on a monthly basis (New starters, terminations, benefits, awards, sick leaves, parental leaves, etc

• Check whether approval is required 

• Fill in the information with accuracy and efficiency to be sent to the payroll provider

• Review the payroll calculation, according with internal policies and law/fiscal regulations

• Ask for clarifications/changes if needed

• Prepare payments 

• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation benefit rates, new hire information etc.

• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from HR, employees and managers

• Prepare the monthly payroll related journals

• Prepare reports for Finance, Management, Regulators, Auditors 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local payroll regulations and compliance requirements 

• Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Accounting and Taxation or Business Administration and Management

• 3-5 years of experience 

• proven track record in handling complex payroll cases

• proficient in English (mandatory)
• proficient in MS-Excel and Database (mandatory)
• ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• problem solving and analytical skills
• pro-active 
• organized
• detail-oriented
• show commitment and ownership on the work performed
• good communication skills 
• Teamwork

What can we offer you?

At WTW, you’ll join a motivating and dynamic team in an exciting, fast-growing European capital. Here’s what we offer:

Hybrid & flexible working – Choose between working from home or the office with flexible hours.
Competitive salary – Attractive, performance-based remuneration.
Global exposure – Work with international clients in a world-renowned consultancy.
Career growth – Fast-track your development with hands-on experience, on-the-job learning, and specialized training.

Collaborative culture – Work in a collegial, dynamic, and supportive team environment.

Team & corporate events – Celebrate successes and foster a strong community.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities at Willis Towers Watson.