Payroll Team Lead

We are currently looking for a Payroll Team Lead to join our team in Lithuania. This role focuses on managing a team of 7 payroll professionals, overseeing and supervising all payroll processes specific to Lithuania, and ensuring that salaries are calculated and paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with local legislation and government regulations for Girteka Group companies.





What can you expect your day to look like?

• Lead and manage the payroll team, ensuring smooth daily operations and high performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salaries, taxes, declarations, and full compliance with Lithuanian and relevant EU legislation.
• Oversee payroll documentation, represent the company during payroll-related audits, and handle salary-related labor matters.
• Involve the team in strategic projects (e.g. SAP implementation) and ensuring smooth execution of payroll-related activities.

What do we expect from you?

• Higher education in finance, law, or a related field.
• Knowledge of legal acts of the Republic of Lithuania, which regulate accounting, tax calculation and payment, total working time accounting and the Labour Code
• 2+ year leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Good knowledge of Lithuanian and English.
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially in Excel. Experience with payroll software (Bonus is a plus) and business management programs like Axapta or SAP is an advantage.
• Motivation to improve and achieve set goals.

Why should you consider us as your next career step?

We always have a challenge for those looking for one. If complex, large-scale, and impactful projects excite you, we might be just the right fit for you. With us, you will enjoy:

• Career opportunities:Many of our managers have started in entry-level positions at Girteka Group, and as many as 30% of our colleagues move up the career ladder every year.
• Learning and development:We continuously invest in a wide variety of internal and external courses, seminars, mentoring, leadership programs, and offer language courses.
• Health and well-being: We care about how our colleagues feel and we offer them comprehensive health insurance. We also foster a community of gym-goers and athletes. On-site meals are 50% compensated, and you’ll find free fruit and snacks in our kitchenettes and lounges.
• Collaborative culture: : We believe that the power of teamwork and social connection enables us to achieve exceptional results. Working in international teams, we strive toward the company’s goals together, sharing experiences and celebrating our joint successes.
• Rewards and recognition: Rewards on work anniversary occasions and values-based behavior, days off during your birthday, and holiday gifts are included. Team-building events, various initiatives, and like-minded clubs. Access to exclusive discounts from our partners.
• Base monthly salary: from €3630 to 4540€ (before tax). The specific salary offered will depend on the candidate‘s experience, competencies displayed and suitability to the position's requirements.

3630-4540 €/mon. gross