Payroll Continuous Improvement Specialist… at Sixt GmbH · Lisbon

Job Description

At SIXT, Payroll is more than monthly cycles, it's a core business process that connects People, Finance, and Technology worldwide. We are looking for a Payroll Continuous Improvement Specialist (m/f/d) who brings structure, analytical thinking, and a genuine passion for making processes better across our global payroll organization. This role is key to identifying improvement opportunities, implementing new ways of working, and ensuring our payroll operations run as efficiently as possible across countries. Does this resonate with you? Apply now and join Team Orange!

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You analyse existing payroll and HR processes end-to-end, identifying opportunities for improvement, standardization, and automation
• You design and implement new processes that increase efficiency, reduce risk, and raise the bar for our global payroll operations
• You document and maintain process maps, SOPs, and guidelines to ensure transparency and business continuity across the global Payroll department
• You collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders across multiple countries to drive alignment and consistent ways of working
• You support payroll transformation and rollout projects from a process perspective, contributing to global payroll standards and governance
• You support change management and knowledge transfer within the Payroll community, helping teams adopt new processes with confidence

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Experience You have a background in process improvement, business analysis, or operations within Payroll and/or HR, with proven experience designing and implementing structured processes
• Analytical mindset You are solution-oriented with a natural drive to make things better and a genuine continuous improvement mindset
• Communication You bring strong communication skills and are comfortable working in international, global, and remote team environments
• Curiosity You are proactive, comfortable working with ambiguity, and bring high attention to detail in everything you do
• Tools & Systems You have high digital affinity with documentation and process mapping tools, highly AI-Savvy and familiarity with HR or payroll systems such as Workday or ADP is a plus
• Languages You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and are at ease navigating a multicultural, international work environment, additional languages are a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The SIXT Lisbon Experience Two of Lisbon's most exciting hubs — Factory Lisboa in Beato and ARTs Lisboa in Parque das Nações — are where you'll find your new home base. Expect a fast-paced, international atmosphere where ideas flow freely, people genuinely look out for each other, and no two days feel quite the same
• Community & International Environment Join a truly global workplace with colleagues from many nationalities. Regular team events, community activities, and inspiring talks with internal and external speakers make our Lisbon hubs more than just an office
• Flexibility & Modern Work Setup Benefit from a hybrid working model with two office days per week and flexible working hours. Our modern offices are designed for collaboration while allowing you the flexibility to work in the way that suits you best
• AI at your fingertipsFrom day one, you'll have access to Claude by Anthropic and SIXTgpt, SIXT's own AI platform, to supercharge your work. We invest in every team member's AI journey: encouraging experimentation, building knowledge, and making sure you're ahead of the curve
• Time Off & Wellbeing Enjoy 28 vacation days per year, an additional day off on your birthday, one volunteer day annually, and private health insurance that also covers your spouse and children free of charge
• Everyday Benefits Receive a yearly Coverflex allowance and a daily meal allowance to make life a little easier every day
• Employee PerksGet exclusive rates on all SIXT services, with special discounts extended to your family and friends. Because great perks are even better when you can share them

Additional Information

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!