Payroll Continuous Improvement Specialist (m/f/d) at Sixt · Lisbon

companyDescription jobDescription 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 Generous Time Off Enjoy 28 days of vacation, an additional day off for your birthday, and 1 volunteer day per year AI at your fingertips From 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 Work-Life Balance & Flexibility Benefit from a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, and no dress code Great Employee Benefits Access discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride, and SIXT+, along with partner discounts Training & Development Participate in training programs designed for your personal growth and development Health & Well-being Private health insurance to support your well-being Additional Perks Enjoy the Coverflex advantage system to enhance your employee experience qualifications additionalInformation 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!