*** Role can mostly remote but some in-person attendance is useful in the early training period (2 days a week) ***
Overview
We're seeking a Senior Payroll Associate to join our Dublin team, ensuring precision, compliance, and excellence in every payroll cycle.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Compensation & Benefits, and other key partners.
You'll work side-by-side with the existing Senior Payroll Associate to deliver seamless payroll operations, continuous improvement, and a first-class employee experience.
What You'll Do
Manage weekly payroll operations and data submissions to our third-party payroll provider.
(end to end) (and monthly, when required)
Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees, HR, and business partners.
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
Audit HR data in Workday and Softworks to maintain accuracy and compliance.
Serve as a super user for the Time & Attendance system — owned by HR — supporting system queries and data accuracy
Collate and validate weekly (and monthly, when required) payroll amendments and inputs.
Oversee timely and accurate transmission of payroll files and payments to third-party vendors.
Monitor and liaise with the payroll vendor to ensure high-quality service delivery and support periodic contract reviews.
Review expense claims in Concur for tax compliance.
Support year-end activities, including reconciliations, internal payroll reporting, and audit preparation.
Prepare and deliver payroll-related reports such as ESA and Gender Pay Gap submissions.
Lead or contribute to ad-hoc payroll projects including system enhancements, process automation, and compliance reviews.
Collaborate closely across HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, Stock Administration, and Tax to ensure data accuracy and timely issue resolution.
Maintain and continuously improve the Payroll Procedures Manual.
Support Talent Mobility, ensuring compliance for international transferees and expatriates.
What You Bring
Significant experience working with payroll and time & attendance systems.
Recognized payroll qualification (IPASS or equivalent).
3+ years' experience processing complex Republic of Ireland payrolls.
Proven track record in a senior payroll role within a high-volume environment.
Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, benefits, and statutory compliance.
Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
High attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion with confidential information.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience working with third-party payroll vendors (advantageous).
Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to ******
***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***
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