Payroll Administrator, Senior Associate

Vanguard; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Vanguard in Dublin is seeking a Payroll Analyst to compile, audit, and reconcile payroll data, and to respond to payroll inquiries from management. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to crew.

You will work within a hybrid structure, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and you may assist with system enhancements and testing of payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Three years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
• FPC, CPP, or other financial designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audits and analyzes relevant data from various sources and loads data into the payroll system. Reconciles pay data for accuracy and provides recommendations for correction.
• Manages and administers base pay and non-base pay components and reconciliations. Maintains compliance with payroll regulations. Ensures timely and accurate delivery to crew.
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex payroll and compensation related issues, inquiries, and discrepancies. Troubleshoots and identifies trends in system reports. Recommends enhancements to improve operational efficiency.
• Tests new requirements or enhancements of the payroll systems. Creates test cases and reports based on business knowledge. Ensures data accuracy and completeness.
• Provides ongoing consultative support, guidance, and direction to management and peers based on knowledge of the payroll system functionality, calculation regulations, and complex payroll and benefits transactions.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll analysis

Data auditing

Regulatory compliance

Issue resolution

System testing

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Compiles and audits payroll data, reconciles errors, and maintains records. Assists in entering and preparing payroll. Answers payroll questions for managers. Maintains compliance with payroll regulations. May consult with both internal and external partners to resolve payroll issues.

Core Responsibilities

1. Audits and analyzes relevant data from various sources and loads data into the payroll system. Reconciles pay data for accuracy and provides recommendations for correction.

2. Manages and administers base pay and non-base pay components and reconciliations. Maintains compliance with payroll regulations. Ensures timely and accurate delivery to crew.

3. Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex payroll and compensation related issues, inquiries, and discrepancies. Troubleshoots and identifies trends in system reports. Recommends enhancements to improve operational efficiency.

4. Tests new requirements or enhancements of the payroll systems. Creates test cases and reports based on business knowledge. Ensures data accuracy and completeness.

5. Provides ongoing consultative support, guidance, and direction to management and peers based on knowledge of the payroll system functionality, calculation regulations, and complex payroll and benefits transactions.

6. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three years related work experience.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Accounting or Finance degree preferred.

• FPC, CPP, or other financial designation preferred.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.