Location: HybridEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustry: HR Tech | Global Payroll | Employer of Record

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a high-growth global HR tech business to recruit a sharp, detail-oriented Operations Associate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their operations career who enjoys solving problems, coordinating moving parts, and working in a fast-paced global environment.

As Operations Associate, you will support global payroll operations across multiple international territories. This is not a traditional payroll processing role; it is a global coordination role focused on data flows, deadlines, partner communication, issue resolution, and process improvement. No payroll background is required, as training will be provided.

• Support end-to-end operational cycles across international territories

• Coordinate data flows and ensure deadlines are met

• Investigate and resolve routine operational issues

• Escalate complex matters with clear context and groundwork completed

• Work with internal teams and in-country partners across multiple jurisdictions

• Maintain process documentation and internal knowledge bases

• Identify risks, recurring issues, and process gaps

• Support process improvement and automation initiatives

• Assist with high-impact, deadline-driven operational projects

• Relevant tertiary qualification with strong academic results

• 1–3 years of operations, finance, or administrative experience

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Analytical problem-solving ability

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and complexity

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Tech-savvy mindset and willingness to learn new systems

• High-energy, positive, and collaborative approach

• Startup or scale-up experience

• Global payroll exposure

• Bilingual or multilingual capability

• Experience supporting international partners or cross-border operations

• Competitive salary package

• Share incentive scheme

• Hybrid working model

• 4 weeks work-from-anywhere policy

• Unlimited coffee, drinks, and healthy snacks

• Opportunity to learn global operations in a high-growth environment

This is a fast-moving, collaborative environment that values continuous improvement, ownership, impact, and excellence. It suits someone who is curious, adaptable, positive, and excited to help build scalable processes in a growing global business.

Please Note: If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, consider your application unsuccessful.