Europe Payroll Lead — Drive Compliance & Automation

TrendAI; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TrendAI, the European payroll leader within Trend Micro's enterprise security unit, seeks a Europe Payroll Manager to lead monthly payroll for ~900 employees across 27 countries. You will partner with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure compliant, timely payroll and strong governance.

You will drive process improvements, KPI dashboards, and payroll controls while developing a high-performing payroll team across multiple nations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a European Payroll Manager or equivalent senior payroll leadership role.
• Experience operating within a multinational/shared services environment.
• Proven experience managing payroll across multiple European countries.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles and General Ledger reporting.
• Experience working within SOX/JSOX-controlled environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for ~900 employees across 27 European countries, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Coordinate collection, validation, and submission of payroll inputs to external providers per deadlines.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Provide payroll accounting information and reconciliations to General Ledger and Finance teams.
• Maintain payroll controls, procedures, and governance to meet audits and regulatory requirements.
• Lead payroll process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives for efficiency and scalability.
• Develop KPIs, service metrics, and reporting tools for continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors, including SLA monitoring and fee negotiations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team, conducting performance reviews.
• Ensure all payroll-related statutory obligations are completed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate quarterly incentive, commission, bonus, and MBO payments with HR and Finance.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and Operations to support business objectives.
• Provide payroll SME input for organisational changes, acquisitions, integrations, and new country implementations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

People management

Outsourced payroll experience

Job description

TrendAI, the European payroll leader within Trend Micro's enterprise security unit, seeks a Europe Payroll Manager to lead monthly payroll for ~900 employees across 27 countries. You will partner with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure compliant, timely payroll and strong governance.

You will drive process improvements, KPI dashboards, and payroll controls while developing a high-performing payroll team across multiple nations.