Junior Payroll Specialist

Nasdaq is seeking a Junior Payroll Specialist to join our growing Payroll Team in Vilnius. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented candidate to contribute to payroll operations across the EMEA region while focusing on systems analysis, process improvements, and advanced reporting capabilities. Even though the role is temporary, practicing on assigned roles will strongly contribute to apply to other internal roles afterwards.

What you will do:

• Verify attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments, control employee information, monthly payroll changes, process payments
• Analyze and create financial reports
• Respond to internal/external auditors' requests
• Participate in month-end closing activities
• Manage relations with payroll vendors
• Analyze payroll data and create reports to help improve payroll operations
• Test and improve processes using tools like Power BI, Alteryx, and Excel to make payroll more efficient
• Test systems and bank connections to ensure everything works properly
• Work on projects to upgrade systems and improve how the payroll team operates

What we expect:

• Currently completing final year of studies or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or equivalent field
• Systems-focused mindset with strong analytical skills and genuine proactive curiosity for process improvements, new tools and technologies
• Advanced Excel proficiency is essential (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, data analysis)
• Experience or at least active practicing during studies with Power BI and/or Alteryx is highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving nature with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills in English

What we offer:

• Flex Day program (6 paid leave days a year).
• Internal mentorship programs.
• Wide selection of learning resources: Udemy, OReilly, etc.
• Flexible health insurance from day one.
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution.

Here, were committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What happens now?

This is a temporary (1 year (until 2026-08-31)) position located in Vilnius. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

Nasdaq offers a hybrid workplace to find a balance between working from home and collaborating in the office, therefore it's required to come into the office at least 3 days per week.

Monthly base salary 2000 2500 EUR gross. The final offer will be based on your experience and skills.

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you! Follow the link to apply in English. As the selection process is ongoing, we might close the position earlier than the last application day.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

About Nasdaq Vilnius

Our Vilnius office is in the modern K29 business center, easily accessed via bus, but we also offer bike storage. Our working space offers an appealing, ergonomic environment, kitchen spaces, and an in-house library. The building hosts a canteen and vending machine as well as restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.