Senior EUCAN Payroll Analyst - Dublin (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Senior EUCAN Payroll Analyst – Dublin (Hybrid min 2 days per week in the office) is a key payroll role based in Dublin, supporting payroll operations across 23 countries within EUCAN. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, external payroll providers and tax advisors to ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll services, contributing to process improvements and regional projects.

The role requires 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multinational environment, strong Excel and SAP skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ payroll experience, preferably within a multinational environment supporting EUMEA payroll operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of end‑to‑end payroll processing, including payroll accounting, reconciliations, controls, and compliance.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers is highly advantageous.
• Accounting knowledge and experience are desirable but not essential.
• Strong systems capability, with experience using payroll and HR systems; SAP knowledge would be beneficial.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, customer‑focused, and flexible approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, changing, and culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Validate and review payroll inputs received from HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and populate payroll templates with payroll adjustments, employee data changes, and additional compensation information.
• Review and process equity‑related transactions, ensuring inclusion in the correct payroll period and compliance with country‑specific regulations.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with local legislative and regulatory requirements across all assigned countries.
• Perform month‑end payroll activities, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and provide timely and accurate payroll reporting to internal stakeholders, auditors, government agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure all payroll tax filings, statutory payments, and year‑end compliance obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and enhance payroll controls by identifying, investigating, and explaining payroll variances and reconciliations.
• Build strong relationships with external payroll providers and service partners to ensure effective service delivery.
• Participate in payroll‑related meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.
• Liaise directly with third‑party providers and tax authorities to resolve payroll‑related issues and queries.
• Partner closely with HR to ensure the consistent and accurate flow of employee and payroll information.
• Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex payroll matters, including expatriate employees, international assignments, and equity compensation.
• Support statutory, internal, and external audits by providing payroll data, documentation, and analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing, documenting, and enhancing payroll processes, controls, and procedures.
• Support the Payroll Manager with new country implementations and payroll start‑ups.
• Participate in regional payroll projects and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior EUCAN Payroll Analyst – Dublin (Hybrid min 2 days per week in the office) is a key payroll role based in Dublin, supporting payroll operations across 23 countries within EUCAN. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, external payroll providers and tax advisors to ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll services, contributing to process improvements and regional projects.

The role requires 3–5 years of payroll experience in a multinational environment, strong Excel and SAP skills, and