About Us
At Medius, we believe managing finance should be about strategy, not stress. That same mindset shapes not only the solutions we build, but also the culture we create for our people. We remove complexity, embrace innovation, and give our teams the freedom to focus on what truly matters — whether that’s transforming the future of finance with AI or finding balance to go home on time.
Founded in Sweden in 2001, Medius has grown from a local startup into a global leader in cloud-based spend management solutions. Today, thousands of organizations worldwide trust us to simplify accounts payable and spend management processes. Our journey has been driven by continuous innovation, a passion for technology, and above all — the people who make it happen.
We’re more than a software company. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators and collaborators working together to reinvent the category of accounts payable. Our solutions use Artificial Intelligence to eliminate manual work, bring clarity, confidence, and control, and empower finance teams of the future.
At Medius, our values guide how we work and grow together:
Connect – We believe in the power of people—individually and collectively—and our success depends on understanding and respecting each other. We appreciate that ‘empowering finance teams of the future’ is an exciting endeavor, and we share it with everyone around us.
Question – We enjoy the challenge of our work and the thrill of collaboration. We are not afraid to question ourselves and each other because we believe diverse perspectives can lead to better outcomes and that there is great power in resolution.
Own – We are thorough, thoughtful, and decisive. We anticipate what’s next, what a customer might need, and then we deliver. That’s how we get things done. And that’s how we remain a leader. Customers trust us to do our job so that they can focus on what they do best.
At Medius, you’ll join a diverse, global community where curiosity is celebrated, ideas matter, and innovation never stops. If you’re passionate about technology, eager to make an impact, and ready to grow alongside a team that lives its values, Medius is where you can do your best work — your impact is global.
Learn more at www.medius.com
Job Overview
Department: People Services
Reports to: VP People Services
Team: Global Payroll Manager and Payroll Specialist
Location: Remote – UK
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
About the Role
Payroll across 14 countries currently operates through five delivery models: Deel (standard and EOR), Arpi in Poland, ADP as a PEO in the US, and an in-house payroll in Tunisia. The process depends on a small number of named individuals, with limited documented processes and trained backup.
We're looking for a Payroll Specialist – Project Lead to address this and establish a sustainable global payroll operating model.
This is a build role, not solely a processing role. Over 12 months, you'll document how payroll operates in each country, establish and train a primary and backup owner for every country, move all payroll onto a global operating model, and hand over the result to a permanent team, supported by a costed recommendation on how that team should be structured.
You'll work alongside the Global Payroll Manager and the Payroll Specialist, with sponsorship from the VP People Services.
The focus will be on building the new operating model during the first eight months. Your responsibility for running payroll will grow through the final phase, culminating in running payroll for all 14 countries on the new model.
What You'll Be Responsible For
1. Global Payroll Operating Model
Lead the move of all 14 countries onto the global payroll operating model.
Define and embed workflows between HR Operations, Finance and HRBPs.
Strengthen and deliver the service catalogue.
2. Process Documentation & Assessment
Document processes, calendars, cut-offs, approvals, provider interfaces and controls for each country, starting…