Payroll Specialist (Junior)

WHO ARE WE 

Alpega is the trusted execution platform shippers and carriers across Europe rely on to plan, procure, and execute road freight - every day, at the speed the industry demands. 

We are 450+ people across European offices, working in product, engineering, commercial, and the teams that keep partners connected. 

In 2026, Alpega was named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems. Our work also features in BCG's State of AI in European Logistics — alongside the companies setting the pace for the industry. 

Find out more about us: About us | Alpega 

ABOUT THE ROLE

• As a payroll specialist, you are part of the international finance team and act as an essential interface between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• We are looking for a payroll specialist or assistant to take over the responsibility for all payroll related tasks in some of our entities
• Reconciling the monthly payroll received from the external payroll provider
• Collecting and reviewing time sheet data and payroll information
• Accruals, ledger entries for accounting and control of payroll files
• Updating payroll systems, including employment hires and terminations
• Calculation of salaries, overtime, commission, bonus, vacation days, etc.
• Providing monthly payroll data to the external payroll provider
• Provide all payment information, like salaries and taxes, to the Treasury team.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns from employees and other stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records on the employee database and on payroll documentation and transactions.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• You have proven experience as a payroll specialist for at least 1 (internship and above)
• Degree in administration, finance or related fields
• You have fluent English level (b2 or above)
• You have high numerical aptitude
• You have a keen interest on accounting principles and payroll practices
• It’s ideal if you are willing to learn the legislation and regulations
• You are trustworthy with attention to confidentiality and detail
• You have a robust organizational ability with great attention to detail
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Full-time employment
• Permanent contract
• Health insurance and allowance.
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office / 2 home office
• An international working environment, with over 40 nationalities in the Alpega Team.

*Please, share your resume in English. 

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OUR COMMITMENT 

Alpega hires people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. What matters is the work, and that the people doing it have what they need to do it well. 

If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition specialist for this role, and we'll arrange it. 

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