Global Payroll Specialist — SAP/EC Payroll, Travel Perks

Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline; Swords; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme –

Death in Service Benefit

20–25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Ryanair, Europe’s Favourite Airline, is hiring a Payroll Specialist for our Dublin head office. You will manage payroll across 20 markets and 28,000 staff, coordinating with HR systems and global payroll processes.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in payroll, experience with SAP or Employee Central Payroll is a plus, and strong Excel skills. Competitive benefits and pension accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience working in payroll.
• Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Proven computer skills including advanced Excel.
• Efficient, methodical work ethic with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional, with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for multiple EMEA countries.
• Support HR-system integrations and resolve discrepancies.
• Update payroll data for new starters (tax, bank details).
• Prepare monthly payroll journals.
• Participate in payroll projects and ad-hoc reporting.
• Test system setups, updates and integrations affecting Global Payroll.
• Prepare and load payroll spreadsheets and run 3rd party payments.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Meeting deadlines

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Education

IPass qualification or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Employee Central Payroll

Job description

Ryanair, Europe’s Favourite Airline, is hiring a Payroll Specialist for our Dublin head office. You will manage payroll across 20 markets and 28,000 staff, coordinating with HR systems and global payroll processes.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in payroll, experience with SAP or Employee Central Payroll is a plus, and strong Excel skills. Competitive benefits and pension accompany the role.