Payroll Associate

Desired Skills: Payroll,Reconciliations,IPASS,Excel,Compliance

*** 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.

• 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.

• 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 howie.leahy@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***