Senior EMEA Payroll Specialist — Multi‑Country Expert (Hybrid)

RECRUITERS; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

RECRUITERS is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our EMEA Payroll Finance team on a 6-month contract. The role covers payroll operations across multiple countries within EMEA, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in the Dublin office and two remote days. You will coordinate monthly payroll activities, validate inputs, manage terminations, bonuses and benefit-in-kind items, and work with external payroll providers and internal

Qualifications

• Strong experience in multi-country EMEA payroll.
• Excellent understanding of EMEA payroll processes, legislation, and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• German payroll experience is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with SAP HR Payroll, ADP, or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll activities across multiple EMEA countries.
• Validate payroll inputs and review outputs for accuracy.
• Manage payroll activities including terminations, bonuses, Benefit-in-Kind items, and off-cycle runs.
• Work closely with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve queries and discrepancies.
• Support payroll accounting, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Contribute to payroll projects, process improvements, and system initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior payroll team members when required.

Job description

RECRUITERS is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our EMEA Payroll Finance team on a 6-month contract. The role covers payroll operations across multiple countries within EMEA, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Hybrid work arrangement: 3 days in the Dublin office and two remote days. You will coordinate monthly payroll activities, validate inputs, manage terminations, bonuses and benefit-in-kind items, and work with external payroll providers and internal