Senior APAC Payroll Specialist

Cpl; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior APAC Payroll Specialist to join our HR team on an initial contract basis. You will lead payroll operations across APAC jurisdictions in a fast-paced, multinational environment, ensuring accurate processing and strict compliance.

The role requires 4–6+ years in payroll, multi-country experience, and proficiency with UKG, NetSuite or Workday. You will collaborate with HR, Finance and external providers, contributing to process improvements and timely

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years’ experience within payroll
• Multi-country payroll operations experience

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple APAC countries
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles
• Prepare and review payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, deductions, benefits, and tax adjustments
• Liaise with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies
• Support payroll reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and statutory requirements across APAC jurisdictions
• Conduct payroll audits and reviews to identify discrepancies and support process improvements
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records across payroll systems
• Assist with payroll reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and external auditors
• Support payroll process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

APAC payroll

Payroll processing

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

UKG

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

Location:

Dublin (Hybrid)

Industry:

Financial Services

Start Date:

ASAP

Overview

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior APAC Payroll Specialist to join their Dublin-based HR team on an initial contract basis. This role will focus on supporting payroll operations across multiple APAC jurisdictions, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing within a fast-paced, multinational environment. The successful candidate will work closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll vendors across the region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative global organisation with strong international exposure and a high-performing team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple APAC countries
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across all payroll cycles
• Prepare and review payroll inputs including salary changes, bonuses, deductions, benefits, and tax adjustments
• Liaise with HR, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll queries and discrepancies
• Support payroll reconciliations, accruals, reporting, and month-end close activities
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and statutory requirements across APAC jurisdictions
• Conduct payroll audits and reviews to identify discrepancies and support process improvements
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records across payroll systems
• Assist with payroll reporting requirements for internal stakeholders and external auditors
• Support payroll process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 4–6+ years’ experience within payroll, ideally with strong APAC payroll exposure
• Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirements across APAC regions
• Previous experience within a multinational or financial services environment advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience with systems such as UKG, NetSuite, Workday, or similar payroll platforms
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Team & Environment

• Part of a collaborative global HR/payroll function based in Dublin
• High-volume international payroll environment
• Strong culture focused on teamwork, growth mindset, and continuous improvement
• Two-stage interview process

Why Apply?

• Broad international payroll exposure across APAC
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded global financial services organisation
• Strong collaborative culture and supportive leadership team
• Immediate start with strong potential for extension