My client, a leading software company are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist who is organized, highly motivated and results orientated with excellent attention to detail. In addition, this is a fast-paced role where the ability to work to deadlines, through complexity, with a solutions mindset is critical to success.
Candidates must be immediately available.
This role works as a member of the accounting team, on the EMEA payroll team and collaborates closely with HR, Compensation and Benefits, the wider Finance team, and third-party vendors. This position reports to the EMEA Payroll Manager, Dublin.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with the payroll processing for Ireland, UK and Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and France payroll for processing by our outsourced vendor within agreed deadlines.
• Liaise with our payroll vendor in relation to queries.
• Manage the collation and review of payroll data to ensure that all inputs are accurate prior to processing.
• Manage and track salary sacrifice arrangements in EMEA including travel tickets, cycle to work, childcare, pension contributions etc.
• Manage and track changes to Employee standing data in ADP and Workday systems for EMEA.
• Organise and maintain accurate records for all EMEA payrolls processed.
• Prepare monthly EMEA payroll reporting.
• Respond in a timely fashion to payroll related queries from auditors and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Validate and reconcile payroll data as required by the accounting group.
• Perform other assignments and special projects as requested.
Key Qualifications/Experience:
• 2+ years’ experience in processing payroll.
• In-depth knowledge of EMEA payrolls including management of the payroll processing and related reporting/tax/compliance requirements.
• Customer service oriented, discreet, and highly organized with a sharp attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Advanced excel skills required.
• Possess a collaborative work style.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
• IPASS or similar qualification preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume, high growth, multi-entity public company.
• Degree in business related discipline or Finance/Accounting qualification preferred.
• Experience working with payroll/HR systems.
• Experience working is a SOX controlled environment.
• Stock processing experience RSU, ESPP and ISOs.
• Experience working as part of a geographically dispersed team.