We power people’s progress.

At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it’s creating real impact. So far, 90,000 tutors have delivered over 20 million lessons to learners in more than 175 countries. Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters.

Meet the team!

The People team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of the employee journey at Preply. This includes everything from onboarding and offboarding, compliance, total rewards and benefits, HR systems and analytics, as well as key People projects related to employee engagement, career development and frameworks, amongst others.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Operations Specialist (Global) to join our People Operations team. You’ll be responsible for the accurate and compliant execution of payroll across multiple countries, including Ukraine, Germany, the US, and for international contractors. You will play a key role in ensuring timely compensation, data integrity, and alignment between HR, legal, finance, and external vendors.

What you’ll be doing:

Global Payroll Operations

• Process payroll accurately and on time across multiple countries (Germany, US, Ukraine, and others)
• Manage compensation for different worker types: full-time employees, contractors, and EoRs (Employer of Record)
• Liaise with external vendors (e.g., Deel) to validate calculations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure payroll compliance with local labor laws, tax requirements, and social security contributions
• Reconcile payroll reports against internal systems and accounting records (e.g., NetSuite)

Data Accuracy & Compliance

• Collect, validate, and input variable payroll data: bonuses, overtime, leave, commissions, allowances, etc.
• Ensure correct application of benefits, deductions, and internal absence policies
• Cross-check labor contracts and compensation with payroll data to ensure consistency
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation for internal and external reviewers
• Maintain payroll documentation and employee records according to local regulations

People Operations & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage full-cycle hiring and offboarding processes in compliance with Ukrainian labor law, providing timely HR administrative support to employees.
• Maintain and update electronic employee records, including personnel files, vacation and leave balances, electronic sick leave registers, and military service documentation.
• Coordinate with People Ops, Legal, and Finance teams to align contracts, policies, and payments
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, helping them understand compensation and deductions
• Suggest and implement process improvements, automation, and workflow optimization across payroll systems

What you need to succeed:

• Proven experience in payroll processing across multiple geographies (especially Ukraine, Germany, US)
• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian labor law and payroll regulations
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers, including EoR platforms
• Familiarity with tools like Deel, Lano, and accounting software (e.g., NetSuite)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Fluent in English (intermediate or higher); Ukrainian or German is a plus
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines, especially during payroll cutoffs and year-end reporting

Why you’ll love it at Preply:

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!)

Our Principles

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company.

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.

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