Payroll Specialist EMEA (f/m/d)

eBay; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eBay in Dublin is seeking a Payroll Specialist EMEA to deliver payroll across multiple European countries and entities. You will collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and authorities to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing while driving process improvements and efficient service delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll delivery, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English. Experience with AI tools and working in a large, fast-paced environment is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in complex payroll delivery.
• Experience in a large organisation with high volumes.
• Knowledge of regulatory payroll across multiple EMEA countries.
• Understanding of benefits, equity, shadow/hypo tax.
• Comfortable using AI tools to speed analysis and tasks.
• Detail- and goal-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Reliability and flexibility for virtual teams.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate payroll for multiple European countries and entities.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners including outsourced payroll vendor, HR, Benefits and Stock teams, authorities and auditors.
• Review processes, implement improvements, and drive service delivery enhancements.
• Partner with teams to streamline and simplify ways of working.
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and handle ad hoc queries to resolution.
• Uphold eBay's DNA.

Skills

Payroll delivery

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

AI tools

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

Payroll Specialist EMEA (f/m/d) - Dublin

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver timely and accurate payroll for multiple European countries and entities
• Work closely with internal and external partners, including our outsourced payroll vendor, HR, the Benefits and Stock teams, authorities, and auditors
• Review internal processes and service delivery, recommend improvements, and help implement them
• Partner with teams across the business to streamline and simplify ways of working
• Contribute to payroll-related projects
• Communicate clearly with the business and our employees, taking ownership of ad hoc queries through to resolution
• Uphold eBay's DNA

What You Bring

• 3+ years' experience in complex payroll delivery, ideally within a shared service team
• Experience in a large organisation, handling high volumes in a fast-paced environment
• Solid knowledge of regulatory payroll requirements across several EMEA countries
• Good understanding of payroll topics such as benefits, equity, and shadow/hypo tax
• Comfortable working with AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to speed up analysis, documentation, and recurring tasks — and open to learning new ones as they emerge
• A detail -, and goal-oriented approach
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities accurately and efficiently
• Reliability, commitment, flexibility, and a talent for working in virtual teams
• Fluent spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus

Additional Details

eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.

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