Payroll Analyst

PSC Biotech Corporation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PSC Biotech Corporation in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior EUCAN Payroll Analyst to join the payroll team on a 12-month contract. Based in Dublin, this hybrid role supports payroll operations across 23 countries within the EUCAN region.

You will collaborate with HR, Finance, external providers and tax advisors to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' payroll experience, preferably within a multinational environment supporting EUCAN payroll operations.
• End-to-end payroll processing, including payroll accounting, reconciliations, controls, and compliance.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers is highly advantageous.
• Strong systems capability, with experience using payroll and HR systems; SAP knowledge would be beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Validate payroll inputs received from HR systems and ensure data accuracy.
• 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.
• Perform month-end payroll activities, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and provide timely and accurate payroll reporting to internal stakeholders, auditors, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all payroll tax filings, statutory payments, and year-end compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and enhance payroll controls by identifying, investigating, and explaining payroll variances and reconciliations.
• Build strong relationships with external payroll providers and service partners to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participate in payroll-related meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Liaise directly with third-party providers and tax authorities to resolve payroll-related issues and queries.
• Partner closely with HR to ensure the consistent and accurate flow of employee and payroll information.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex payroll matters, including expatriate employees, international assignments, and equity compensation.
• Support statutory, internal, and external audits by providing payroll data, documentation, and analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing, documenting, and enhancing payroll processes, controls, and procedures.
• Support the Payroll Manager with new country implementations and payroll start-ups.
• Participate in regional payroll projects and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

End-to-end payroll

Outsourced payroll

SAP

Excel

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• Work Experience 4-5 years
• City Dublin
• State/Province Dublin
• Country Ireland

Job Description

Who are we?

PSC Biotech is a leading Biotech Consultancy firm foundedin 1996, headquartered in Pomona, California, USA, with Global operations inIreland, India, Singapore, Australia and the US, serving 350 clients in morethan 23 countries worldwide. We provide cloud-based software solutions forQuality Management and Regulatory Inspections, pharmaceuticals contractmanufacturing professionals, and metrology services to our clients.

‘Take your Career to a new Level’

PSC Biotech disrupts the conventional consultancy modelby aligning our EVP as one of the unique selling point which includes theopportunity to work with the most talented cohort of like-minded professionalsoperating in the Pharma/ Biotech Industry. We offer a permanent contract ofemployment giving exposure of working in Top Pharmaceutical client sites in adiverse-cultural work setting.

Employee Value Proposition

Employees are the “heartbeat” of PSC Biotech, we provideunparalleled empowering career development though Learning & Developmentin-house training mentorship through constant guidance to facilitate careerprogression. We believe in creating high performing teams that can exceed ourclient’s expectations with regards to quality of all scalable and business unit

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior EUCAN PayrollAnalyst to join our high-performing Payroll team within the wider EUCAN Financeorganisation for a 12month contract. Based in Dublin, this hybrid role offersthe opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-functional and multiculturalenvironment, supporting payroll operations across 23 countries.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertisewithin a regional payroll function, gaining exposure across EUCAN whilesupporting payroll compliance, governance, and operational excellence. Thesuccessful candidate work closely with the EUCAN Associate Director, PayrollManager, Sn EUCAN Senior EMEA Payroll Analyst, HR, Finance, external payrollproviders, and tax advisors, you will play a key role in delivering accurate,compliant, and timely payroll services across the region. This position offersbroad exposure, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to contributeto payroll process improvements, regional projects, and new country start-ups.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment,embraces change, and enjoys solving complex payroll challenges while drivingoperational excellence.

Job Description:

• The role is responsible for ensuring all payrollcontrols, tax regulations, and statutory requirements are adhered to whilemaintaining high standards of payroll accuracy and service delivery.
• This position requires daily collaboration with externalpayroll vendors, third-party suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensureseamless payroll processing and issue resolution. The Senior Payroll Analystwill also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives,streamlining payroll procedures, and supporting payroll-related projects andsystem enhancements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Validate and review payroll inputs received from HRsystems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and populate payroll templates with payrolladjustments, employee data changes, and additional compensation information.
• Review and process equity‑related transactions, ensuring inclusion in the correct payroll period and compliance withcountry‑specific regulations.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely, andin compliance with local legislative and regulatory requirements across allassigned countries.
• Perform month‑end payroll activities, reconciliations,and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and provide timely and accurate payrollreporting to internal stakeholders, auditors, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all payroll tax filings, statutory payments, and year-end compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and enhance payroll controls by identifying, investigating, and explaining payroll variances and reconciliations.
• Build strong relationships with external payrollproviders and service partners to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participate in payroll-related meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Liaise directly with third-party providers and taxauthorities to resolve payroll-related issues and queries.
• Partner closely with HR to ensure the consistent and accurate flow of employee and payroll information.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on complexpayroll matters, including expatriate employees, international assignments, and equity compensation.
• Support statutory, internal, and external audits by providing payroll data, documentation, and analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing, documenting, and enhancing payroll processes, controls, and procedures.
• Support the Payroll Manager with new country implementations and payroll start-ups.
• Participate in regional payroll projects and transformation initiatives.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years' payroll experience, preferablywithin a multinational environment supporting EUMEA payroll operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end payrollprocessing, including payroll accounting, reconciliations, controls, and compliance.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers ishighly advantageous.
• Accounting knowledge and experience are desirable butnot essential.
• Strong systems capability, with experience usingpayroll and HR systems, SAP knowledge would be beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative,customer-focused, and flexible approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing,and culturally diverse environment.