Payroll Administrator, Senior Associate

The Vanguard Group; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vanguard Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst in Ireland to compile and audit payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will support entry and preparation of payroll and advise managers on payroll-related questions in a hybrid work environment.

The role requires at least three years of relevant experience and an undergraduate degree, with accounting/finance degrees or professional designations preferred.

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 payroll data from various sources and loads data into the payroll system.
• Manages base pay and non-base pay components and reconciliations in compliance with regulations.
• Researches and resolves complex payroll issues and identifies trends in system reports.
• Tests new payroll requirements and ensures data accuracy and completeness.
• Provides consultative guidance to management and peers based on payroll knowledge.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll auditing

Data reconciliation

Regulatory compliance

Issue resolution

Testing

Consultative guidance

Education

Undergraduate degree

Accounting or Finance degree preferred

FPC/CPP or other designation preferred

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. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.