HR Operations & Payroll Specialist (Remote/Hybrid EMEA)

HR Operations & Payroll Specialist (Remote/Hybrid EMEA)

Join Keyrock as an HR Operations & Payroll Specialist, working remotely or on a hybrid basis in one of our hubs in Brussels, London, or Paris.

About Keyrock: Since our beginnings in 2017, we have grown into a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space. We combine market making, options trading, high‑frequency trading, OTC, and De
Fi desks, while supporting Web3 startups through our Accelerator Program. Our team of over 200 members spans 42 nationalities, with hubs in London, Brussels, Singapore, and Paris, and we value a diverse, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with payroll providers across Europe and North America, ensuring timely payments and effective troubleshooting.
• Administer benefits, enroll employees, answer inquiries, and relay feedback.
• Facilitate employment contract issuance and signing for new hires, supporting HR and Legal teams with template updates.
• Collaborate with HR Operations teammates to create and implement payroll systems, benefits suites, and jurisdiction‑specific policies for new entities.
• Onboard and offboard employees from payroll systems.
• Partner with Finance to guarantee data integrity and a seamless flow of payroll‑related information.
• Optimize payroll and benefits processes through new automations or integrations (HRIS, ATS, payroll portals).
• Research and communicate labor law regarding compensation, taxes, and paid leave to maintain compliance across jurisdictions.
• Perform salary, bonus, and benefits optimization projects to keep our compensation packages competitive and value‑driven.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in an HR Operations or Payroll/Benefits role, supporting employees in multiple countries.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, taxes, and common benefits with the ability to learn new jurisdictions quickly.
• Experience managing relationships with multiple external service providers and/or payroll providers.
• Organisational and time‑management skills, prioritising tasks effectively under pressure.
• Deep curiosity for digital assets and financial services, making decisions that add value to our business and talent strategy.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with teammates and stakeholders, whether remote or onsite.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with operational delivery, conceptualising and executing programmes or events.
• Fluency in English (our working language).
• Experience with Notion or HRIS (Hi
  Bob) is a strong plus.
• Operationalising automation/AI tools is a strong plus.

Benefits & Offer

• Join a People team that prioritises continuous learning and improvement.
• Work 100% remotely from within two hours of Central European Time, or join us in‑office on a hybrid basis if you’re local to Brussels, London, or Paris.
• Exposure to a range of workflows, projects, and leaders, including our executive team.
• Enjoy regular team‑building activities in a thriving, multicultural environment.

Recruitment Philosophy

We value self‑awareness and powerful communication skills. We seek passionate, collaborative individuals who act with ownership and deliver scalable outcomes. The perfect fit is a crypto enthusiast who’s driven and highly engaged.

Hiring Process

• Screening with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Interview with Hiring Manager and Head of HR.
• Recruitment challenge with debrief.
• Final interview with our Chief Strategy Officer overseeing the HR team.

As an employer we are committed to build an inclusive, diverse, and non‑discriminating work environment. We welcome employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creed, and sexual orientation. We hire, reward, and promote entirely based on merit and performance.

Due to the nature of our business and external requirements, we perform background checks on all potential employees, passing which is a prerequisite to join Keyrock.