Global Payroll Specialist (Fixed-Term, Hybrid)

Urbint; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Payroll Administrator/Coordinator to join our Global Business Services team. This hybrid, fixed-term role (7–8 months) will manage payroll for assigned countries, ensuring accurate, compliant processing and data integrity.

You will oversee end-to-end payroll activities, develop calendars and SOPs, deliver statutory obligations, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support our international workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience in a multi-national environment.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent English; additional language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries in partnership with external providers, including preparation, review, and reconciliation of payroll inputs and reports.
• Develop and maintain payroll calendars, checklists and standard operating procedures across all assigned entities.
• Deliver monthly and annual payroll statutory obligations, ensuring timely and accurate payroll tax remittances, social security contributions, and other required filings for assigned countries.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, resolving employee questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Support special projects and ad hoc initiatives, including expansion, compliance, and operational efficiency efforts as the company scales internationally.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve payroll related issues and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Maintain up to date expertise on international payroll laws, regulations, and industry best practices.

Skills

Payroll coordination

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Itron in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Payroll Administrator/Coordinator to join our Global Business Services team. This hybrid, fixed-term role (7–8 months) will manage payroll for assigned countries, ensuring accurate, compliant processing and data integrity.

You will oversee end-to-end payroll activities, develop calendars and SOPs, deliver statutory obligations, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to support our international workforce.