Senior EMEA Payroll Specialist — Hybrid Dublin

RECRUITERS; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS is seeking a Senior EMEA Payroll Analyst to join a multinational finance team in Dublin. The role covers 23 countries, ensuring accurate payroll processing, controls and compliance across region, with hybrid work (2 days in office).

You will manage inputs, reconciliations, year-end activities and liaise with external payroll providers and tax advisors. Strong Excel and SAP experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' payroll experience, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll, reconciliations and compliance.
• Experience managing outsourced payroll providers.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; SAP experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review payroll inputs, adjustments and employee data changes.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries.
• Complete month-end payroll reconciliations, reporting and variance analysis.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, statutory payments and year-end compliance.
• Manage equity-related payroll transactions and international payroll matters.
• Liaise with external payroll providers, tax advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Support audits, payroll projects, system enhancements and new country implementations.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and procedures.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

RECRUITERS is seeking a Senior EMEA Payroll Analyst to join a multinational finance team in Dublin. The role covers 23 countries, ensuring accurate payroll processing, controls and compliance across region, with hybrid work (2 days in office).

You will manage inputs, reconciliations, year-end activities and liaise with external payroll providers and tax advisors. Strong Excel and SAP experience is desirable.