EMEA Payroll Project Intern HR Operations - EMEA - 2026 Start BS MS

Overview

The HR Operations team endeavors to continuously build and deliver a seamless and positive employee experience across the whole employee lifecycle. We are dedicated to leading with care and having empathy in mind. We strive to develop efficient and simple people processes, systems, policies, and programs. We aspire to ensure employees feel heard and that they are given the appropriate resources and support needed to be effective and efficient during their careers.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real world experience. You will gain practical skills through on the job learning in a fast paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and submission of payroll data.
• Process vendor invoices for all EMEA countries, and assist in coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for data collection, audit preparations, etc.
• Monitor and respond to employee queries and EHD team queries via Lark and email, and provide timely responses.
• Create, update, review, and maintain documentation related to payroll processing policies and procedures.
• Support process improvement and automation initiatives and involved in the global level projects.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks as assigned by the leader.

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands on experience in Payroll within a global organization. As a Payroll Intern, you will receive access, guidance, and support to actively contribute to global payroll projects, particularly across the EMEA region, covering multiple countries under one organizational umbrella.

Candidate will have the opportunity to learn about payroll processes and legislation across different countries, gaining practical exposure to multi country payroll operations in a complex international environment. Through involvement in real payroll activities and projects, you will strengthen your analytical, problem solving, and technical skills while also developing key professional competencies such as communication, collaboration, and attention to detail.

During the internship, you will gain valuable insight into how payroll operations partner with HR, legal, ER, Finance and the employees to ensure compliance, accuracy, and operational excellence. This experience will provide a strong foundation for a future career in payroll or HR, equipping you with practical knowledge and exposure to global payroll practices in a fast paced, multinational setting.

Location

London/Dubai

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Accounting Graduate/Diploma
• Proficient Excel skills and familiarity with functions such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, etc. is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialisation in HR/Payroll is preferred
• Strong knowledge in Labor Law & Regulations of the EMEA region
• Overall experience in HR , Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP tools such as ADP, Sage etc

Job Information

Role Level: Internship
Work Type: Internship
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Company Website:
Job Function: Human Resources (HR)
Company Industry: Entertainment Providers
Sector: Entertainment Providers

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect - and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.