Global Payroll Solutions Lead - Associate Director

Grant Thornton; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Payzaar platform experience

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced payroll professional for its Global Payroll Solutions team. You will coordinate payroll processing via Payzaar, resolve international payroll issues, and support multi-national clients across global deployments.

The role offers growth in a dynamic, compliant payroll environment. You will lead onboarding, drive automation, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• IPASS or equivalent payroll qualification is required.
• Proven track record in payroll with international payroll focus.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• High attention to detail with multiple deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Clear communication and stakeholder liaison abilities.
• Experience in people management is advantageous.
• Exposure to international/high-volume payrolls desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client payroll processing via Payzaar with global teams.
• Resolve payroll issues using the international GT network.
• Support clients on short-term projects, audits and staffing gaps.
• Lead client onboarding through payroll transition projects.
• Drive service improvements using automation and process changes.
• Provide on-site and off-site payroll support for domestic and international payrolls.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Monitor KPIs and delivery timelines for clients.
• Handle billing and onboarding administration.
• Prepare responses to RFPs and client proposals.
• Manage team resources and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Payroll qualification

Payroll experience

MS Office/Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Discretion

Communication

CRM experience

Quick learner

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Payzaar

Education

Payroll qualification (IPASS or industry equivalent)

Tools

Payzaar

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an experienced payroll professional for its Global Payroll Solutions team. You will coordinate payroll processing via Payzaar, resolve international payroll issues, and support multi-national clients across global deployments.

The role offers growth in a dynamic, compliant payroll environment. You will lead onboarding, drive automation, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.