[Remote] Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist, EMEA at Clio

England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Legal TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience across the EMEA region—must include UK, Ireland and wider Europe
Strong working knowledge of HMRC, Revenue (Ireland), Social Security and tax reporting and regional statutory regulations
Workday payroll/HRIS platform experience
Experience supporting or coordinating global payrolls
Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex datasets
Proven success in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Project management experience—especially in payroll system transitions or vendor management
Familiarity with global payroll/EOR solutions such as CloudPay or Remote
Excellent stakeholder management skills—you build trust across HR, Finance, Legal and external vendors
Demonstrate a keen interest in improving your craft by using AICIPP (UK) or IPASS (Ireland) qualification, or currently working toward one (preferred)

Responsibilities

Own and deliver accurate, timely payrolls across EMEA, with deep expertise in the UK, Ireland and further European legislation and reporting (e.g., RTI, PAYE Modernisation, PRSI, USC, statutory leave/pay, etc.)
Act as a subject matter expert in EMEA payroll, advising internal stakeholders and external vendors on compliance and best practices
Support global payroll coordination across multiple regions (e.g., APAC, LATAM, North America), working closely with in-country providers
Partner with HR, Finance, auditors and tax authorities to ensure accurate reporting, vendor governance and operational compliance
Manage and respond to complex employee payroll queries escalated through our People team ticketing system
Lead or support cross-functional projects including payroll system upgrades, vendor transitions, compliance reviews and HRIS integrations (e.g. Workday)
Support offboarding management, ensuring compliance and seamless employee transitions in collaboration with IT, HRBPs and Total Rewards
Maintain meticulous process documentation, improve knowledge sharing across the People function and ensure data integrity across systems
Monitor payroll and employee data trends (qualitative and quantitative) using tools like Workday to inform business decisions and improvements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Payroll ProcessingUK PayrollIrish PayrollRTIPAYE ModernisationPRSIUSCStatutory LeaveWorkdayHRIS IntegrationsVendor ManagementCompliance ReportingProcess Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist role?

Candidates need 5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience across the EMEA region, including UK, Ireland, and wider Europe, strong knowledge of HMRC, Revenue (Ireland), Social Security and tax reporting, Workday payroll/HRIS experience, advanced Excel skills, and project management experience in payroll transitions or vendor management.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of work environment or company culture can I expect at Clio?

Clio is a high-growth environment where the ideal candidate thrives, with a focus on building efficient, scalable processes that enhance employee experience across borders.

What makes a strong candidate stand out for this position?

A strong candidate has deep EMEA payroll expertise especially in UK and Ireland, experience with global payroll coordination, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a qualification like AICIPP (UK) or IPASS (Ireland) or is working toward one.

Clio

Legal practice management software provider

About Clio

Clio provides legal practice management software that helps law firms operate more efficiently. Its two main products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, serve different purposes: Clio Grow enhances the client intake process and engagement, while Clio Manage allows firms to organize tasks, manage cases, handle documents, and process payments in one platform. Clio caters to a diverse clientele, from solo practitioners to large firms, and operates on a subscription model, charging users monthly or annually for access to its software. The goal of Clio is to improve the efficiency of legal practices and reduce administrative burdens, ultimately supporting their growth.

Burnaby, CanadaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$1,279.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

LegalIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Company equity

401k

Parental leave options and stipend

Flexible paid time off

Stipend to support WFH

Various wellness benefitsand programs

Risks

Emerging AI-driven legal tech startups could challenge Clio's market share.

Staying private may limit Clio's access to public market capital.

Significant investment in AI and expansion may strain Clio's resources.

Differentiation

Clio offers a comprehensive suite for law firm management, including client intake and payments.

Clio's products, Clio Grow and Clio Manage, streamline operations for legal professionals.

Clio's cloud-based platform supports solo practitioners and large law firms alike.

Upsides

Clio raised $900M in 2024, marking the largest Canadian software funding round.

Clio plans to enhance AI capabilities and expand into international markets.

Clio's subscription model generates $200M in annual recurring revenue.

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