Payroll Analyst

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

Job summary

RECRUITERS in Ireland is seeking a Payroll Analyst to own payroll processing across multiple EMEA entities. You will ensure timely payments, collaborate with Finance and HR, and act as the primary contact for payroll inquiries.

The role requires 5+ years experience, a finance or HR background, and hands-on work with Workday or similar ERP systems. You will perform GTN reconciliations, ensure SOX/GDPR compliance, and maintain payroll data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or another respective field; relevant experience (5+ years) may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience processing payroll in medium size or larger organization
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and follow-through
• Attention to detail and analytical problem solving skills
• Ability to work well within tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player; ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Prior experience with Workday, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, or other ERP

Responsibilities

• Own monthly payroll processing across 3–4 EMEA entities.
• Audit payroll data and reports for local labor laws and internal controls (SOX/GDPR).
• Conduct GTN reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Coordinate with Finance/Treasury to ensure timely payroll funding.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee pay questions.
• Maintain Workday as source of truth and audit data changes before submission.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Deadline driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/HR

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

We are currently seeking a Payroll Analyst to join a leading global technology organisation and take ownership of payroll processing across multiple EMEA entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate and ensure the timely processing of payments for in-country taxes, pensions, and health insurance premiums.
• Coordinate with Finance/Treasury to ensure all payroll funding is approved and dispersed according to local banking deadlines.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll reports to ensure 100% compliance with local labor laws and internal SOX/GDPR controls.
• Perform rigorous Gross-to-Net (GTN) reconciliations for every cycle, identifying and resolving variances immediately.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal stakeholders to streamline workflows and resolve cross-functional data issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee queries, providing clear, technical explanations for complex pay or tax questions.
• Directly manage the monthly processing cycle for 3–4 EMEA entities.
• Maintain Workday as the "Source of Truth," auditing all data changes (new hires, terminations, salary adjustments) before vendor submission.
• Execute mass data uploads via Workday EIBs for variable pay, commissions, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or another respective field; relevant experience (5+ years) may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience processing payroll in medium size or larger organization
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility and follow-through
• Attention to detail and analytical problem solving skills
• Ability to work well within tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player; ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Prior experience with Workday, SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft, or other ERP