JOB OPENING AT BRIDGE IN - JUNIOR PAYROLL & HR ADMINISTRATOR (BASED IN PORTUGAL)

BRIDGE IN is one of the top 10 best Portuguese startups of 2023 and was elected as the 15th fastest-growing company in Southern Europe in 2024.

If you are a driven individual looking to develop your skills and take on new challenges, this is for you.

We are now looking for a talented and motivated Junior Payroll Specialist to help us improve our Payroll operations, support our continued business growth, and assist our global customers. This role is essential to our customer operations service and will work closely with our Payroll Manager.

At BRIDGE IN, we value smart, determined, and energetic candidates with a can-do attitude who are eager to grow with the company. The ideal candidate will be a tech enthusiast, passionate about startups, and willing to learn and adapt. Previous experience in consulting is a plus but not required.

For this position, you don't need to have previous working experience. We appreciate young and energetic contributors willing to show their capabilities and want to learn how to build an international tech business. This position is well suited as the first job of an ambitious recent graduate.

At BRIDGE IN, you can expect to work on interesting problems and be challenged daily, collaborating with a world-class team to support amazing customers and tech businesses, from unicorns to publicly traded companies.

Responsibilities

  • Assist payroll records: new hires, leavers, and contractual changes.

  • Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities.

  • Respond to employee and customer inquiries related to payroll matters.

  • Help ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and social security.

  • Assist in managing employee leaves and absences.

  • Support the maintenance of the benefits plan and expense reimbursement procedures.

  • Help prepare reconciliation reports and support audit procedures.

Requirements

  • Based in Portugal

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field.

  • Eligibility for IEFP internship 

  • Strong English and Portuguese oral and written communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

  • Be deliberate, thorough, and rigorous when executing assignments.

  • Proficient with corporate productivity tools, including email and spreadsheets.

  • Ability to self-manage by prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.

  • A can-do attitude and a team-first player.

Nice to Have

  • International experience, either on a personal or professional level.

  • Familiarity with Portuguese labor laws and payroll processes.

  • Experience in a fast-growing business environment.

What We Offer

  • Be part of the initial team of a fast-growing tech startup.

  • Work with world-class colleagues.

  • Engage with amazing people in the tech and startup world.

  • Variable bonus aligned with business results.

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including Private Health Insurance.

  • Have a true impact on company steering and growth.

  • Be recognized based on merit.

  • Career growth and continuous personal improvement.

  • Enjoy a flexible schedule and remote-first working environment.

BRIDGE IN is an exciting startup working to support the future of work and decentralized companies, providing a Company-As-A-Service platform to democratize access to opportunities, automate bureaucracy, and facilitate global expansion. BRIDGE IN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion, and above all, merit!