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Role Summary
This is a confidential search for a highly experienced Payroll Manager to join a leading organisation based in Cork. The successful candidate will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across global payroll processes. This is a senior, standalone role with significant visibility to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries (EMEA and/or Americas) Ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements, tax legislation, and social insurance regulations in each jurisdiction Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees, HR, and Finance teams globally Partner with HR and Finance to ensure seamless integration of payroll data across SAP SuccessFactors and ADP platforms Drive process improvement and standardisation initiatives across global payroll operations Manage month-end and year-end payroll activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting Oversee vendor relationships with third-party payroll providers across international jurisdictions Maintain payroll policies and procedures documentation in line with best practice Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members where applicable Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on payroll costs and compliance status Requirements
Essential
Minimum 5+ years' experience in a senior payroll management role with demonstrable global/multi-country payroll experience Proven hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors and/or ADP payroll platforms Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation (PAYE, PRSI, USC) and at least one additional international jurisdiction Track record of managing complex, high-volume payroll environments Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Desirable
IPASS qualification or equivalent payroll certification Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment Project management experience including payroll system implementations or migrations Familiarity with Workday or other HRIS platforms What's on Offer
Competitive salary benchmarked to global payroll management level (details shared at interview stage) Hybrid working model 2 to 3 days per week on-site in Cork Opportunity to work with a globally recognised organisation with significant scope for career development Collaborative and high-performing Finance and HR environment Comprehensive benefits package including pension, health insurance, and performance-related bonus .
