International Payroll Manager - EMEA/ APAC
Exciting opportunity for a passionate International Payroll Manager with a leading Technology company based in South Co Dublin.
* Join an established high growth Tech firm
* This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the Payroll function, streamlining processes & procedures, robotics, AI and software
* Pension, 31 days annual leave, healthcare, free breakfast
* Flexi-starting time
* Onsite parking
Location: South Co. Dublin with 3 days in the office per week.
This is a pivotal role for the organisation. You will take the lead in driving seamless payroll operations across 9 countries across multiple jurisdictions. Your primary focus will be ensuring precision and compliant payroll processing, maintaining payroll data integrity, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. This role requires a strong understanding of global payroll regulations, excellent leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios across different jurisdictions. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in HR and Finance to ensure payroll and relevant financial processes are efficient, accurate, and timely.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the administration of payroll for employees, DRCs or similar across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations
* Manage and coordinate with external payroll providers globally to ensure efficient and accurate payroll processing. Responsible for integration of payrolls from new regions
* Develop and implement global payroll policies and procedures to streamline processes and ensure best practices
* Liaise with The People Team and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll with other systems such as benefits, taxes, and accounting
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global payroll regulations and changes that may affect the company's payroll operations
* Ability to handle complex payroll scenarios, such as expatriate payroll and cross-border payments
* Prepare and review payroll-related reports for management, including monthly payroll reconciliations and variance analyses
* Respond to employee inquiries and issues related to payroll, providing excellent customer service and resolving matters in a timely manner
* Ensure the security and confidentiality of all payroll and employee data
* Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team (currently one other), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
* Collaborate with auditors during financial audits and provide support for payroll-related queries
* Payroll modernisation and innovation, looking at tools for forecasting and integration with the ERP and other HR tools
* Working with the FP&A team on budgeting and forecasting of payroll. Assisting with reporting for BPM or other management needs
* Responsible for reconciliation of all payroll related accounts including pension, bike to work, BIK and tax savers etc
* Responsibility for maintaining all payroll related records in Netsuite
* Assisting in the implementation of gender pay gap reporting, ESG reporting, diversity reporting and any other similar reporting requirements when needed
* Support to finance for preparation of information for R&D tax claims
* Proven experience as an International Payroll Manager or similar role, with a focus on managing payroll operations across multiple countries and regions
* Strong understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefits regulations in different countries
* Experience working with international payroll service providers and managing relationships with external vendors
* Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Human Resources
Industries: Technology, Information and Media
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