Payroll Analyst

Coyle Consulting; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Coyle Consulting is recruiting a Payroll Analyst for a temporary contract with a leading American social media company. You will manage end-to-end payroll across multiple countries, coordinating with external providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The role involves developing payroll calendars, executing statutory obligations, and serving as the main contact for inquiries while collaborating with global teams to scale operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of international payroll operations across multiple countries.
• Experience with global payroll platforms and third-party vendors.
• Strong knowledge of tax, reporting regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end payroll processing for assigned countries with external providers.
• Develop and maintain payroll calendars, checklists and SOPs.
• Deliver monthly and annual statutory obligations and filings.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies with timely updates for stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional payroll projects with US teams and others.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise on international payroll laws and best practices.

Skills

International payroll experience

Global payroll platforms

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Our client, a leading American social media company, is looking for a Payroll Analyst to join their team for a temporary contract.

What You’ll Do

• Manage end to end payroll processing for assigned countries in partnership with external providers, including preparation, review, and reconciliation of payroll inputs and reports each pay period to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll discrepancies, ensuring clear, timely communication and resolution updates for all stakeholders.
• Partner cross functionally on business initiatives and payroll projects, particularly with US based teams, including Equity, Benefits, Employment Law, Global Mobility, and HR.
• Support special projects and ad hoc initiatives, including expansion, compliance, and operational efficiency efforts as the company continues to scale 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of international payroll operations experience processing payroll in multiple countries, preferably across EMEA and APAC or LATAM.
• Experience working with global payroll platforms and third party vendors in a fast growing, high volume payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of global payroll practices, tax and reporting regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Resourcefulness and strong problem solving skills to resolve complex payroll issues quickly.
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with various deadlines and deliver accurate results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to partner effectively with teams across functions and geographies.
• Payroll certifications (CIPP, IPASS, APA, or equivalent) and Workday experience are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.