Payroll Specialist – Ireland & UK

SAP SE; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP SE in Ireland is seeking a Payroll Operations Associate to support the execution of Ireland and UK payrolls and related transactions in line with global procedures. You will help ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with local tax rules.

Working with P&C, Finance, external vendors and staff, you will address payroll inquiries, assist with issue resolution, system updates, and process improvements under guidance from senior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent payroll experience
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support employees and internal stakeholders
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing Irish (and UK) payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Support the review of payroll data and help identify discrepancies
• Assist in ensuring accurate payroll postings to the general ledger
• Support compliance with Ireland and UK payroll tax and social insurance regulations
• Maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and control frameworks
• Keep current with legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll
• Monitor and escalate payroll issues or discrepancies as appropriate
• Assist with wage reporting, tax filing, and year-end activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, Finance

Tools

SAP HCM/IPP

Job description

SAP SE in Ireland is seeking a Payroll Operations Associate to support the execution of Ireland and UK payrolls and related transactions in line with global procedures. You will help ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with local tax rules.

Working with P&C, Finance, external vendors and staff, you will address payroll inquiries, assist with issue resolution, system updates, and process improvements under guidance from senior team members.