Junior Payroll Administrator

Company Profile

nLighten is a leading European edge data centre platform operating across key markets throughout Europe. Founded in 2021, we are redefining digital infrastructure through our vision of being Close, Coupled and Connected, bringing sustainable, highly connected data centres closer to the businesses and communities we serve. As a fast-growing company, we are helping power the future of AI, cloud and digital innovation across Europe.

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Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Paying the salaries of all our EU team members timely and correctly;
• Working with several EU Payroll Service Providers in Germany, the Netherlands, UK, Belgium, Switzerland, France and Spain. We are expanding in the next years which means other countries might be added;
• Calculating wages, deductions, and benefits accurately and ensuring compliance with tax regulations and company policies;
• Onboarding and offboarding new team members: give new hires a warm welcome, invite new team members to the onboarding training, provide and stop access to systems such as HR Information System to see the org chart and personal details, expense system, holiday system, etc.
• Inform relevant departments/parties with necessary team member information for requesting IT equipment, entrance badge, meal vouchers, lease cars, background checks, for fun stuff, etc.
• Prepare the employment agreements and letters for changes like salary increases, leavers, change of hours etc.
• Maintaining the HR Information System Hi-Bob with all changes (new hires, leavers, other mutations);
• Maintaining dashboards for data visualization and reporting of team member data;
• Assisting with the integration of new projects and systems;
• Suggesting improvements on policies, procedures, processes, EU comp & benefits;
• Aligning team member data with the finance department.
  
  

What We’re Looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, or HR. Internship, placement-year, or part-time experience is absolutely welcome.
• An interest in developing a career in payroll and learning how payroll works across different European countries.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a comfortable approach to working with numbers and data.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage tasks accurately and on time.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing, international environment.

Why Join Us?

• Join a fast-growing European data centre platform shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

• Work with experienced colleagues across multiple European markets in a collaborative, international environment.

• Take meaningful ownership and help nLighten scale with precision, accountability and continuous improvement.

Apply now and be part of our journey toward a more connected, efficient, and sustainable digital future.

Background Check & Screening
All selected candidates will undergo a background check to ensure a safe workplace, protect company assets, and comply with regulations.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement
nLighten is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Even if you do not meet every requirement listed, we welcome your application. We particularly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.