A very rare opportunity has just come available with a global biopharmaceutical company in Cork, who are seeking a Payroll Specialist for an initial 18 month contract. This is a hybrid role in Cork, joins part of a Payroll team covering 40 countries across the EMEA, LATAM, ASIA PAC & Canada regions, and reports directly to the Payroll Manager. Please see below some of the responsibilities and some requirements in order to be successful in this process. THE ROLE: * Work with HR and Payroll providers to ensure consistent and accurate flow of information and that Payrolls are processed accurately, timely and in accordance with country local requirements. * Month end payroll activities-preparing journals, accruals and Balance Sheet reconciliations. * Ensure that monthly and yearly local tax payments and compliance requirements are met. * Ensure sufficient controls are in place and are implemented to capture changes month on month and any differences are reconciled and explained. * Schedules, participates and facilitates payroll related meetings and presentations. * Provides timely and accurate reporting to internal and external agencies * Create and maintain control DTP documentation, process flows and procedures. * Ensure a consistent focus and involvement in driving efficiencies and process improvements * Manage the Payroll SPARC system ensuring mails are answered in a timely manner and filed appropriately. * Work with external providers regarding specific payroll treatment for employees * Working with internal and external audit to ensure the integrity of the payroll information. * Assistance on Project related activities as required REQUIREMENTS: * 3+ years experience in International Payroll * Preferably IPASS qualified or international equivalent. * Excellent standard of working in Oracle, SAP & proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Experience of setting up and operating Payroll processes in a Shared Service Centre in a multi-country corporate environment is advantageous. Please call Conor Kingston today for further information on or email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specializes in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and Agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent Skills: Payroll Specialist IPASS