Payroll Analyst

QCS Staffing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd. is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our team in Dublin, Ireland, for an initial 12-month contract in the Life Sciences sector. You will validate payroll inputs, prepare and adjust payroll templates, and ensure accurate processing across countries in EUMEA.

Strong experience with payroll systems and external providers is preferred. The role requires a solid understanding of payroll accounting, regulatory compliance, and end-to-end payroll operations within a multinational

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience in a multinational setting (EU/MEA).
• Understanding of end-to-end payroll processing and controls.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers is advantageous.
• Accounting knowledge is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Validate and review payroll inputs from HR systems for accuracy.
• Prepare and populate payroll templates with adjustments and data changes.
• Review equity-related transactions for correct payroll period and compliance.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely and in compliance with local regulations.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Payroll accounting

Regulatory compliance

Outsourced payroll

SAP knowledge

Multinational environment

Tools

SAP

Job description

Payroll Analyst – Dublin, Ireland – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

Are you interested in joining a world leading biopharmaceutical company, focused on developing advanced and innovative treatments for those suffering with rare diseases? This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility in Dublin. You will be joining a leading Biopharmaceutical company who focus on a range of products which are life-changing for individuals. Our client is currently seeking a Payroll Analyst.

What you’ll deliver:

• Validate and review payroll inputs received from HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and populate payroll templates with payroll adjustments, employee data changes, and additional compensation information.
• Review and process equity-related transactions, ensuring inclusion in the correct payroll period and compliance with country-specific regulations.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with local legislative and regulatory requirements across all assigned countries.

Key requirements:

• Extensive payroll experience, preferably within a multinational environment supporting EUMEA payroll operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll accounting, reconciliations, controls, and compliance.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers is highly advantageous.
• Accounting knowledge and experience are desirable but not essential.
• Strong systems capability, with experience using payroll and HR systems, SAP knowledge would be beneficial.

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