APAC Payroll Lead - Multi-Country Expert (Hybrid)

Cpl Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group in Dublin is seeking a Senior APAC Payroll Specialist to join our HR team on an initial contract basis. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing across APAC jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in a high-volume environment.

The role collaborates with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll vendors to support payroll operations, audits, and process improvements. A strong background in multi-country payroll and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years’ experience in payroll, with APAC exposure.
• Experience in multi-country payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax and compliance across APAC.
• Experience in a multinational or financial services environment is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience with payroll systems UKG, NetSuite or Workday.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple APAC countries.
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles.
• Prepare and review payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, deductions, benefits, and tax adjustments.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Support payroll reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and statutory requirements across APAC jurisdictions.
• Conduct payroll audits and reviews to identify discrepancies and support process improvements.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records across payroll systems.
• Assist with payroll reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Support payroll process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

APAC payroll

Payroll processing

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

UKG

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

Cpl Group in Dublin is seeking a Senior APAC Payroll Specialist to join our HR team on an initial contract basis. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing across APAC jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in a high-volume environment.

The role collaborates with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll vendors to support payroll operations, audits, and process improvements. A strong background in multi-country payroll and ERP systems is essential.