Payroll Specialist (Part-time)

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Part-time Payroll Specialist to oversee and process our organization’s payroll operations. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting payroll data through the onboarding documentation, calculating earnings and deductions, issuing payslips, and maintaining payroll records. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of payroll software, tax compliance, and wage laws, as well as strong problem-solving skills.

This position is on a part-time 20 hours weekly basis.

About Play North

Play North is an ambitious, fast-growing online casino operator active across regulated European markets with hubs in Malta, Estonia and the Netherlands. We create tailored, high-quality player experiences behind established brands such as Pikakasino.com and Kansino.nl, licensed by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA).

And we're not slowing down. We recently secured our Portuguese licence and are getting ready to launch Vincino.pt, marking another exciting step in our growth journey. 

Luck may be part of our industry. Building great products never is. Hence we're looking for ambitious, detail-oriented people who enjoy solving problems, taking ownership, raising the bar and celebrating wins together. 

Great products don't happen by chance. They happen because great people build them. Think you'd be a great fit? Let's talk.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing accurately and on time.
• Process new hires, promotions, salary changes and terminations, calculating notice period pay, pro-rata salaries, accrued unused leave, and issuing termination documents.
• Prepare and submit monthly FS5 forms to the Commissioner for Revenue (CFR) by the monthly deadline.
• Create and maintain employee records in the HRIS & payroll software.
• Act as the main contact for staff regarding payslip queries, tax status queries, and any adjustments.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information strictly confidential.

• Perform regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc payroll reports for audit, budget planning, accounting, and management review.
• Document and preserve complete records of approvals, reconciliations, controls, and issue resolutions.
• Support statutory filings, year-end procedures, control testing, and internal or external audit processes.
• Ensure process documentation, country-specific instructions, payroll schedules, checklists, and control workflows remain up to date.
• Proactively identify potential payroll risks and escalate key concerns along with clear impact assessments and proposed solutions.

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of proven end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency with using the Shireburn Indigo Payroll platform (experience with salary transparency grading and scoring on Indigo is a plus)
• Experience with using Jira would be considered an asset. 
• Excellent numerical precision, attention to detail, and analytical capabilities.
• High level of integrity and commitment to strict data confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Maltese payroll legislation and statutory reporting 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• High precision in rate adjustments and data entry.
• Clear, empathetic communication skills to address employee pay inquiries and collaborate with HR/Finance teams.
• Capability to troubleshoot software errors and tax setup issues efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

What we offer: 

• A hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Brand new offices.
• Private parking.
• Private Health insurance.
• Wellness allowance up to €600 per year.
• Employee assistance program with Richmond Foundation.
• Birthday wishes with something special.
• Office lunches and daily nibbles such as fresh fruit and healthy snacks.
• Meal allowance.
• Lots of great company discounts.

"By submitting your application, you understand that your personal data will be processed as set out in our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed by clicking here. Where you have not granted consent to retain your data in our talent pool, we will, in cases where the recruitment process did not lead to employment with Play North, retain your personal data for a period not exceeding six months in order to, among other things, enable us to manage potential disputes or store data about your talents for near future opportunities. Once this retention period has elapsed, your data will be deleted. You have a right to object to this additional 6 months-period of processing by explaining the reasons why we should not process your personal data to our Data Protection Officer at DPO@playnorth.com".