Senior Regional Payroll Advisor

About Bolt Bolt is shaping a future where cities are built for people, not cars. What started as an ambitious project of a 19-year-old in 2013 has grown into a global mobility platform used by more than 200 million customers and 4.5 million driver and courier partners across 50 countries.

From ride-hailing and food delivery to scooters, e-bikes, and car-sharing, Bolt helps people move through cities every day. Small, autonomous teams drive this work, combining the speed and ownership of a startup with the scale of a global technology company backed by more than €1bn in funding.

And we're just getting started.

Why join Bolt?

• Build the future of mobility and help transform how people live and move in cities.
• Tackle challenges at scale that span technology, operations, regulation, and growth.
• Take real ownership early. Small, lean teams mean your decisions matter from day one, and you'll learn fast alongside some of the best people in the industry.
• Join one of Europe's leading technology companies, backed by world-class investors including Sequoia.

About The Role We’re looking for a Senior Regional Payroll Advisor to join our team in Tallinn, Estonia.

As Senior Regional Payroll Advisor, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payroll for multiple countries, lead payroll projects and automation efforts.

You’re a detail-oriented professional with a structured mindset who thrives in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle payroll processing for a designated region, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws while supporting year-end processes, audits, and adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
• Lead payroll projects and automation efforts to enhance the day-to-day operations and solve payroll complex issues with an innovative approach.
• Generate and analyse payroll reports for internal stakeholders and management.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll questions and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Utilise payroll platforms like Workday or SAP to process and manage payroll data efficiently.
• Acts as a buddy to newly hired members of the team and guide them throughout the first months.

About you

• You have experience in Estonian Payroll in a global or multi-national environment.
• You are highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, including vlookups, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
• You have prior experience with a major payroll platform such as Workday or SAP is a must.
• You have meticulous attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• You can communicate fluently in English and Estonian.
• You have a proven track record of managing complex payroll functions and leading process improvements.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.
• Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.
• Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.
• Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.
• Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.
• Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.

Some perks may differ depending on your location and role. At Bolt, using AI daily is a baseline expectation for everyone. If there’s a faster, smarter way to do your work, we expect you to find it. You’re still responsible for the output, so the standard stays high when using AI tools.

Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don’t tick every box, please consider applying!

Everyone is welcome Bolt is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, nationality, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know.