Senior Payroll Specialist

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

€60,000–€70,000 DOE pro rata | Hybrid – 3 days office-based

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their EMEA Payroll Finance team on a 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional with strong multi-country EMEA experience to take ownership of payroll activities across a diverse regional portfolio.

You will support payroll operations across three German entities, Switzerland, Turkey, Greece, and Serbia, working closely with HR, Finance, local teams, and external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee monthly payroll activities across multiple EMEA countries.
• Validate payroll inputs and review outputs for accuracy and completeness.
• 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.

About You

• Strong experience in multi-country EMEA payroll is essential.
• 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 is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.